"premenstrual tension" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: Coined by Robert T. Frank in 1931 of New York, the first doctor to treat PMS's physical and psychological components as related to a single cause. Etymology templates: {{coin|en|Robert T. Frank|in=1931|w=-}} Coined by Robert T. Frank in 1931 Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} premenstrual tension (uncountable)
  1. (now chiefly UK) Synonym of premenstrual syndrome: the physical and psychological malaise experienced by many women between ovulation and the onset of menstruation. Wikipedia link: Premenstrual stress syndrome Tags: UK, uncountable Categories (topical): Menstruation Synonyms: premenstrual syndrome [synonym, synonym-of]

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