menarche
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me·nar·che
(mə-när′kē)n.
The initial onset of menstruation, usually occurring between the ages of 10 and 15.
me·nar′che·al adj.
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menarche
(mɛˈnɑːkɪ)n
(Physiology) the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life
[C20: New Latin, from Greek mēn month + arkhē beginning]
menˈarcheal, menˈarchial adj
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men•ar•che
(məˈnɑr ki, ˈmɛn ɑr-)n.
the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation.
[1895–1900; men- + Greek archḗ beginning]
men•ar′che•al, men•ar′chi•al, adj.
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me·nar·che
(mə-när′kē) The first menstrual period.
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menarche
When a girl starts menstruating, usually at about 13 years of age.
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Noun | 1. | menarche - the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman start - the beginning of anything; "it was off to a good start" |
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ménarche
me·nar·che
n. menarca, inicio de la menstruación.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
menarche
n menarquia, menarca, primera menstruaciónEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.