menstrual cycle
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
The roughly monthly sequence of hormonal and physical changes in the female reproductive system that prepares the body for a possible pregnancy.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "Hormone levels rise and fall in a predictable pattern throughout the _____."
Answer: menstrual cycle
In your own words, what does "menstrual cycle" mean?
The roughly monthly sequence of hormonal and physical changes in the female reproductive system that prepares the body for a possible pregnancy.
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