English Explanatory Dictionary

premenstrual syndrome

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The physical and psychological malaise experienced by many women between ovulation and the onset of menstruation; premenstrual tension.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

premenstrual syndrome

Etymology

Coined by Katharina Dalton in 1953 to replace the earlier premenstrual tension, which she considered accidentally created the impression of focusing solely on PMS's mental aspects.

Synonyms

PMS premenstrual stress PMT premenstrual tension

Related words

premenstrual dysphoric disorder dysmenorrhea
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