The cessation of the monthly flow is called:
A) menorrhea.
B) menopause.
C) menorrhagia.
D) oligomenorrhea.
B
Explanation: A) Menorrhea is the normal monthly flow.
B) Correct.
C) Menorrhagia is heavy bleeding during the monthly flow.
D) Oligomenorrhea is a scanty monthly flow.
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