Mittelschmerz

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English

Noun

Mittelschmerz

  1. Alternative letter-case form of mittelschmerz
    • 1993, Irene M. Franck, David M. Brownstone, The Women's Desk Reference, Viking Adult, page 448:
      ... pain can sometimes be quite severe and may be mistaken for the onset of acute appendicitis, but it generally lasts only a few hours, sometimes accompanied by slight bleeding. Many women do not experience Mittelschmerz, and its causes ...
    • 1996, John F. Kippley, Sheila Kippley, The Art of Natural Family Planning, Couple to Couple League, →ISBN:
      For example, if you experience Mittelschmerz during your mucus patch, it might be a sign you are very close to ovulation. There's another benefit to knowing about Mittelschmerz. If you experience this as a pain in conjunction with other signs of ...

German

Etymology

From Mittel (middle) +‎ Schmerz (pain), because it occurs in the middle of the menstrual cycle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈmɪtl̩ʃmɛʁt͡s/
  • Hyphenation: Mit‧tel‧schmerz
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Noun

Mittelschmerz m (mixed, genitive Mittelschmerzes, plural Mittelschmerzen)

  1. pain felt during ovulating

Descendants

  • English: mittelschmerz

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