PMT

plural PMTs

1. UKabbreviationinitialismuncountablemedicineInitialism of premenstrual tension.

   Fraser knew girls had periods but he'd never heard of PMT.

   2006, Mike Edwards, Friendly Fire

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   Other circumstances, such as sunburn, travel, or emotional crisis, can also aggravate fluid retention and "PMT".

   1978, Barbara Seaman, Gideon Seaman, Women and the crisis in sex hormones

   In the 20th century Frank coined the term premenstrual tension (PMT).

   2006, Peter Clark, Ian A Greer, Practical Obstetric Hematology

   "It's PMT - she'll be back." "I expect that's your father - let's eat."

   2006, Rachel Loosmore, Saucy Shorts for Chefs

   Synonyms: PMS

2. abbreviationcountablebusinessAbbreviation of photomultiplier tube.