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adrenarche

 

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Noun adrenarche has 1 sense
  1. adrenarche - the increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty
    --1 is a kind of
    start

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Adrenarche

Definition: Adrenarche refers to the physiological process in which the adrenal glands begin to produce increased levels of androgen hormones, marking the onset of sexual maturation during childhood.

Examples of Usage:

1. Noun (Medical Sense):

The doctor explained that adrenarche typically occurs between the ages of 6 and 8 in children, leading to the development of pubic hair and body odor.

2. Noun (Scientific Sense):

Researchers are studying the mechanisms behind adrenarche to gain a better understanding of how it contributes to the progression of puberty.

3. Verb (Figurative Sense):

As the nation entered an era of economic prosperity, it seemed like adrenarche was occurring in the financial sector with companies launching numerous new products.

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