amenorrhoea
3 synonyms for amenorrhoea, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The medical condition of not having menstrual periods.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
nonmenstruation
amenia
amenorrhea
How to use amenorrhoea
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
primary amenorrhoea
secondary amenorrhoea
cause of amenorrhoea
amenorrhoea treatment
A formal, clinical term used in medicine rather than everyday conversation.
Etymology
Formed in New Latin from Ancient Greek roots. The initial a- means "not", men refers to a month, and the final part comes from a Greek word for flowing, so the whole word literally points to menstrual flow being absent.
Full origin of amenorrhoea →Frequently asked questions
What does amenorrhoea mean?
It is the medical term for the absence of menstrual periods.
What is the difference between amenorrhoea and dysmenorrhoea?
Amenorrhoea means periods are absent, while dysmenorrhoea refers to painful periods; the two words look similar but describe different conditions.
Is amenorrhoea a British spelling?
Yes, amenorrhoea is the British spelling, while amenorrhea is the form used in American English.
