Etymology

oligomenorrhea

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Today it means: Infrequent or light menstrual periods in women of child-bearing age. Full definition →

English menorrhea ← Ancient Greek ὀλῐ́γος (olĭ́gos)
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  1. Ancient Greekὀλῐ́γος (olĭ́gos)
  2. Englisholigo-
  3. Englishmenorrhea
  4. English todayoligomenorrhea

From oligo- (“few”) + menorrhea (“menses”).

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