Climacteric: meaning, definitions and examples

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climacteric

 

[ klaɪˈmæktərɪk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

menopause stage

The climacteric refers to a transitional phase in a woman's life that typically occurs around the time of menopause. This period is characterized by significant hormonal changes, often leading to various physical and emotional symptoms. Many women experience hot flashes, mood swings, and changes in menstrual cycles during this time. The climacteric is an important phase for women as it marks the end of their reproductive years and can have implications for long-term health.

Synonyms

change of life, menopause, perimenopause

Examples of usage

  • Many women discuss their experiences during the climacteric phase.
  • Symptoms of the climacteric can vary greatly from one individual to another.
  • It's important to seek medical advice during the climacteric stage.

Translations

Translations of the word "climacteric" in other languages:

🇵🇹 climatérico

🇮🇳 क्लाइमैक्टेरिक

🇩🇪 Klimakterium

🇮🇩 klimakterik

🇺🇦 клімактеричний

🇵🇱 klimakterium

🇯🇵 更年期 (こうねんき)

🇫🇷 climactérique

🇪🇸 climaterio

🇹🇷 klimakterik

🇰🇷 갱년기

🇸🇦 سن اليأس

🇨🇿 klimakterium

🇸🇰 klimakterium

🇨🇳 更年期 (gēng nián qī)

🇸🇮 klimakterij

🇮🇸 klímakteríum

🇰🇿 климактерий

🇬🇪 კლიმაქტერიული

🇦🇿 klimakterik

🇲🇽 climaterio

Etymology

The term 'climacteric' comes from the Greek word 'klimakter,' which translates to 'ladder' or 'critical period.' The use of this term was influenced by the belief that life consists of critical phases or climacterics, including birth, puberty, and menopause. It has been utilized in medical contexts since the late 19th century to describe the menopausal transition for women. Historically, the climacteric phase has been viewed with a variety of cultural attitudes, ranging from negative perceptions to more positive or neutral viewpoints. The understanding of this period has evolved significantly, with increased focus on women's health and well-being in modern studies and discussions surrounding aging and menopause.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,581, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.