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menarche

[ muh-nahr-kee, me- ]

noun

, Physiology.
  1. the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation.


menarche

/ mɛˈnɑːkɪ /

noun

  1. the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life
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menarche

/ mə-när /

  1. 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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