menstruation
noun/ˌmɛnstruˈeɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #14,361 most common English word
Meaning
the monthly discharge of blood and tissue from the uterus in women of reproductive age.
Example sentence
She learned in health class that menstruation is a normal part of the female reproductive cycle.
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