Definition: The phrase "Amenorrhea" is a Greek term, meaning "no menstruation," referring to the absence of menstrual bleeding or non-pregnant periods in women. Definition: 1. No Period: In Greek mythology, when Prometheus gave fire to mankind in exchange for his loyalty and freedom, he was able to avoid menstruation. The name 'Amenorrhea' translates to 'no period.' 2. Non-Pregnant Periods: It is a condition where the menstrual cycle stops abruptly, causing no periods to occur. 3. Lack of Hormones: In ancient Greek culture, pregnancy typically started around age 16 or 17 years old and lasted for 5-9 months. For women in this period, menstruation was often absent or very brief. 4. No Menstrual Periods: This concept is found in many myths about the ancient Greeks, where women were considered to have died of starvation, which led to their absence from the earth. 5. Lack of Fertility: Many Greek myths mention that men who sought fertility had no periods, leading some to believe this was due to lack of fertility or male infertility. 6. Absence of Pregnancy and Childbearing: In ancient Greek culture, these were considered signs of divine punishment for humanity's sins, implying that absence of menstrual cycles would result in the death of mankind if not addressed. In modern times, "Amenorrhea" has become a colloquial term used to describe periods or irregular menstrual bleeding in women.

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Definition: The word "Amenorrhea" appears to be a misinterpretation or a mistranslation, as "a man's natural condition without sexual intercourse" in Greek literature would likely refer to penile impotence (amenorhemia), which is a term often used in medical terminology that describes a lack of functioning or inability to produce normal semen. In the context of medical terms and English usage, it is not accurate to use "Amenorrhea" as it does not accurately represent the condition described by the Greek phrase. In actuality, ammorrhhea refers to the absence of menstruation for an extended period without any physical reason other than the cessation of sexual activity. The precise definition for "amenorrhea" in medical terms would be a woman with no menstruation for 21 days or more (or longer) without any cause. This condition is commonly seen in women who have irregular periods, endometriosis, or some form of hormonal imbalance. In the context of English usage, it may be interpreted as "menstrual absence," but this term does not accurately describe the condition described by Greek terms like "Amenorrhea."

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