Clinical Diagnosis · Reproductive System · Hard
Oligomenorrhoea
Meaning: Infrequent menstrual periods, with cycles longer than about thirty-five days.
In practice: Her oligomenorrhoea, acne and excess hair suggested polycystic ovary syndrome.
Word parts
- oligo- means few
- -rrhoea means flow or discharge
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