menstruation

n. a periodic discharge of blood and endometrial tissue from the uterus through the vagina that occurs in women as part of the menstrual cycle. Also called menses; menstrual (or monthly) period.

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Psychology term of the day

January 29th 2025

group climate

the relative degree of acceptance, tolerance, and freedom of expression that characterizes the relationships within a counseling or therapy group. Interpersonal behavioral boundaries are generally freer and broader than in nontherapeutic social contexts, and the meaning of interpersonal behavior is often the specific focus of group discussion.