menarche /me·nar·che/ (mĕ-nahr´ke) establishment or beginning of the menstrual function.menar´cheal
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me·nar·che (m -när k )n. The first menstrual period, usually during puberty. me·nar che·al adj. |
Menarche
The first menstrual period or the establishment of the menstrual function.
Mentioned in: Menstrual Disorders
menarche
[menär′kē]
Etymology: Gk, men, month, archaios, from the beginning
the first menstruation and the commencement of cyclic menstrual function. It usually occurs between 9 and 17 years of age. See also pubarche.
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när´kē), the beginning of the menstrual function. See also menstruation.
när´kē), the beginning of the menstrual function. See also menstruation.menarche
Ob/Gyn The time that menstruation begins; the first menstrual discharge. Cf Menopause.
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