Menopause is the stage in a woman’s life when menstrualrelating to the monthly bleeding cycle in a female body periods stop permanentlyin a way that lasts forever, without ending. It is a normal biologicalconnected to living organisms and natural body processes change, usually happening later in adulthood.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmɛnəˌpɑz/
Easy pronunciation: MEN-uh-pawz (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable.
The noun meaning the stage in a woman's life when menstrual periods end permanently.
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Menopause Meaning
the natural time when a woman stops having periods
Part of speech: noun
Definition: the stage in a woman's life when menstrual periods end permanently
Example: She started having hot flashes around menopause.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- change of life — A common synonym for the same life stage, though it sounds a little old-fashioned.
- climacteric — A formal medical term for this stage of life.
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Menopause Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- change of life
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use menopause to mean any symptoms like hot flashes or mood changes, but those are effects of menopause, not the word’s core meaning.
- It does not mean menopause is a disease; it is a normal biological stage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does menopause mean in simple words?
Menopause means the natural time in a woman’s life when her periods stop permanently.
What are common synonyms for menopause?
Common synonyms are change of life and climacteric, though climacteric is more formal and less common.
Is menopause a medical condition?
No. Menopause is a normal life stage, not an illness.
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