Engelsk navneord: menstrual cycle | |||
| 1. | menstrual cycle (om tid) 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 | ||
| Eksempler med tilsvarende betydning | The average menstrual cycle is 28 days. | ||
| Mindre specifikke termer | cycle, oscillation | ||
| Omfatter disse specifikke termer | fertile period, fertile phase, luteal phase, menstrual phase, safe period, secretory phase | ||