Menstruation
| Definition: |
The normal physiologic discharge through the vagina of blood and mucosal tissues from the nonpregnant uterus. |
| Notes: |
human & other primates only; non-primates = ESTRUS; qualif permitted as for PREGNANCY; /drug eff: consider also MENSTRUATION-INDUCING AGENTS; do not confuse with MENSTRUAL CYCLE |
| Also Called: |
Fertile Period,Midmenstruation,Postmenstruation,Menstrual Regulation |
Menstruation Definitions and Terms
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