noun

amenorrhoea

a-men-uh-REE-uh

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Amenorrhoea (noun) means the medical condition of not having menstrual periods. Example: “The doctor asked whether her amenorrhoea had lasted more than three months.”

noun

medical The medical condition of not having menstrual periods.

"The doctor asked whether her amenorrhoea had lasted more than three months."

"Intense training can sometimes cause amenorrhoea in athletes."

"Amenorrhoea in a woman of childbearing age is usually investigated by a doctor."

How to use amenorrhoea

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishNot having your period when you would normally expect to.

When to use it

A formal, clinical term used in medicine rather than everyday conversation.

Memory tip

British English keeps the -oea ending, while American English shortens it to -ea, as in amenorrhea.

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Easily confused with

dysmenorrhoea

Common pairings

primary amenorrhoea secondary amenorrhoea cause of amenorrhoea amenorrhoea treatment

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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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.

Origin: Ancient Greek, via New Latin

Synonyms

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nonmenstruation amenia amenorrhea

Rhymes for amenorrhoea

ea sea tea pea yea lea Bea DEA hea Rea urea plea

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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.

What is the meaning of amenorrhoea?

"amenorrhoea" (noun) means the medical condition of not having menstrual periods.