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Menstruate

Menstruous.

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Broader term 2

Bleed 76% connected

To emit blood; to lose blood; to run with blood, by whatever means; as, the arm bleeds; the wound bled freely; to bleed at the nose.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Hemorrhage 76% connected

Any discharge of blood from the blood vessels.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Menses 74% connected

The catamenial or menstrual discharge, a periodic flow of blood or bloody fluid from the uterus or female generative organs.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Menses 74% connected

The catamenial or menstrual discharge, a periodic flow of blood or bloody fluid from the uterus or female generative organs.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Ovulate 72% connected

Containing an ovule or ovules.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Flow 92% connected

imp. sing. of Fly, v. i.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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