Menses

Origin

Latin mensis ("month"), the plural being menses ("months"), corresponding to the monthly courses of women. Confer month.

Full definition of menses

Noun

1. The discharge of blood mixed with pieces of cellular tissue from the uterus of a female out through her vagina, which occurs roughly every month; menstrual flow.

Related terms

• menstruation
• menstrual cycle
• menarche

Anagrams

• mesnes