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menarche

[ muh-nahr-kee, me- ]

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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·arche·al men·archi·al adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of menarche¹

1895–1900; men- + archḗ beginning

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Word History and Origins

Origin of menarche¹

C20: New Latin, from Greek mēn month + arkhē beginning

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