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Amenia (Noun)

Meaning

Absence or suppression of normal menstrual flow.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Prolonged amenia can be a symptom of a more serious underlying condition, such as polycystic ovary syndrome or thyroid disorder.
  • Amenia can be caused by extreme weight loss, stress, or intense physical activity.
  • The patient was diagnosed with secondary amenia due to her long history of anorexia nervosa.
  • Primary amenia is a rare condition where a woman has never experienced menstrual flow by the age of 16.
  • The doctor suspected that the patient's amenia was related to her recent drastic change in diet and lifestyle.

Synonyms

  • Amenorrhoea
  • Amenorrhea

Hypernyms

  • Symptom

Hyponyms

  • Secondary Amenorrhea
  • Primary Amenorrhea
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