menstruum

• Veraltetes Substantiv für ein Lösungsmittel oder, historisch, die monatliche Blutung aus der Gebärmutter bei nicht schwangeren Frauen von der Pubertät bis zur Menopause, wie von Hippokrates und Aristoteles erwähnt.

An archaic noun referring to a solvent, or historically, the monthly discharge of blood from the uterus of nonpregnant women from puberty to menopause, as referenced by Hippocrates and Aristotle.

1. Solvent (archaic)C2formalscientific

   A substance, typically a liquid, used to dissolve another substance; a solvent.

   Lösungsmittel (veraltet)

   • The alchemist used a special menstruum to dissolve the metal.
   • In early chemistry, a menstruum was essential for many experiments.
   • The recipe called for a strong menstruum to extract the essence.

   Synonymedissolventdissolversolvent

2. Menstrual dischargeC2formalmedical

   The monthly flow of blood and cellular debris from the uterus of non-pregnant women and female primates, occurring from puberty to menopause.

   Menstruation

   • The term 'menstruum' was historically used by Hippocrates and Aristotle to describe the monthly discharge.
   • The doctor explained the nature of the menstruum to the patient.
   • Ancient texts often refer to the menstruum as a key bodily fluid.

   Synonymecatameniamensesmenstrual flowperiod