me·nar·che (m -när k )n. The first menstrual period, usually occurring during puberty. [men(o)- + Greek arkh , beginning (from arkhein, to begin).]me·nar che·al adj. |
menarche [mɛˈnɑːkɪ]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life
[New Latin, from Greek mēn month + arkhē beginning]
menarcheal , menarchial adj
| menarche (m-närk) The first menstrual period. |
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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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