English noun: menstrual cycle | |||
1. | menstrual cycle (time) a recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy; if pregnancy does not occur the lining is shed at menstruation | ||
Samples | The average menstrual cycle is 28 days. | ||
Broader (hypernym) | cycle, oscillation | ||
Part holonym | fertile period, fertile phase, luteal phase, menstrual phase, safe period, secretory phase | ||