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Definition of menopause

menopause

/ˈmɛnəpɔːz/
men · o · pause
Plural:menopauses
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Adjective:menopausal
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• noun

1

The natural and permanent cessation of menstruation and fertility in women, typically occurring between the ages of 45 and 55.

Example

"She consulted her gynecologist about ways to manage the common symptoms associated with menopause."

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• Rhymes for menopause

• Nearby Words

menially
meningitis
menopausal
menopause
menorah
mensa
mensch

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the mid-19th century from French ménopause, which was coined in 1821 by the French physician Charles-Pierre-Louis de Gardanne from Ancient Greek mēn ('month') and pausis ('cessation, stop').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Menopause. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/menopause
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