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menarche
[ muh-nahr-kee, me- ]
noun
, Physiology.
- the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation.
menarche
/ mɛˈnɑːkɪ /
noun
- the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life
menarche
/ mə-när′kē /
- The first menstrual period.
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Derived Forms
- menˈarcheal, adjective
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Other Words From
- men·arche·al men·archi·al adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of menarche1
C20: New Latin, from Greek mēn month + arkhē beginning
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