| NOUN | time | menstrual phase | the phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus is shed (the first day of menstrual flow is considered day 1 of the menstrual cycle) |
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| Meaning | The phase of the menstrual cycle during which the lining of the uterus is shed (the first day of menstrual flow is considered day 1 of the menstrual cycle). | |
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| Part of | menstrual cycle | A recurring cycle (beginning at menarche and ending at menopause) in which the endometrial lining of the uterus prepares for pregnancy |
| Broader | phase, stage | Any distinct time period in a sequence of events |
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