痛经 (tòng jīng) — dysmenorrhea, menstrual cramps
Definition
Medical term for menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea). Refers specifically to the painful abdominal cramping women experience during menstruation, treated as a health condition rather than just a monthly discomfort.
noun
dysmenorrheamenstrual cramps
Examples
- 痛经。Tā měi gè yuè dōu yīn wèi tòng jīng ér qǐng jià.She takes leave every month because of dysmenorrhea.
- 痛经。tòng jīng De zhèng zhuàng bāo kuò fù bù téng tòng hé ě xīn.Symptoms of dysmenorrhea include abdominal pain and nausea.
- 痛经。Yī shēng jiàn yì tā yòng rè fū lái huǎn jiě tòng jīng.The doctor suggested she use a hot compress to relieve menstrual cramps.
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