Bleeding in women due to breakdown of inner wall of uterus is called ______ .

Menopause

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Menosure

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Mensuration

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Haemorrhage

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The correct option is C
Mensuration

Bleeding due to the breaking of the inner wall of the uterus is called menstruation. In the absence of fertilization, the inner wall of the uterus which is made up of blood vessels, mucous and other glands, breaks down and gets discharged along with the unfertilized ovum.

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