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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A severe form of premenstrual syndrome characterized by affective symptoms causing significant disturbances in relationships or social adaptation. Symptoms cease shortly after the onset of menstrual bleeding.
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- noun A severe form of
premenstrual syndrome , associated primarily with theluteal phase of themenstrual cycle , and characterized by feelings ofdespair oranxiety ,panic attacks andmood swings ,irritability ,apathy , and various physical aberrations.
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