n.
Excessively prolonged or profuse menstrual flow. Also called menorrhagia, menostaxis.
hypermenorrhea
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(hī'pər-mĕn'ə-rē'ə)
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Meaning #1:
abnormally heavy or prolonged menstruation; can be a symptom of uterine tumors and can lead to anemia if prolonged
Synonym: menorrhagia
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