menopause
Translation
menopause, the change
Examples
Many women experience hot flashes during menopause.
Many women experience hot flushes during menopause.
She is going through menopause.
She is going through the menopause.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) menopause Many women experience hot flushes during menopause.
Similar Words
Synonyms: the change; Related terms: climacteric, perimenopause
Etymology
From Greek 'men' (month) and 'pausis' (cessation, a stop). It signifies the cessation of the monthly cycle.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'meno' (related to menses/monthly) and 'pause' (a stop). It's a pause or stop to the monthly cycle.