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pubarche /pu·bar·che/ (pu-bahr´ke) the first appearance of pubic hair.

pu·bar·che (py

-bär

)

The onset of puberty, particularly as manifested by the appearance of pubic hair.

pubarche

[pyo̅o̅bär′kē, pyo̅o̅′bärkē]

Etymology: L, puber, ripe, arch, beginning

onset of puberty. It is marked by the beginning of the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

pubarche [pu-bahr´ke]

the first appearance of pubic hair.

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