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Definition of Adrenarche
1. Noun. The increase in activity of the adrenal glands just before puberty.
Generic synonyms: Start
Definition of Adrenarche
1. Noun. A stage of maturation of the cortex of the human adrenal glands, related to puberty, typically occurring between the ages of six and ten years and involving both structural and functional changes. ¹
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Medical Definition of Adrenarche
1. 1. Axillary and pubic hair growth during puberty induced by hyperactivity of the adrenal cortex. 2. Physiologic change at puberty caused by adrenocortical secretion of androgenic hormones or precursors of them. Origin: adren-+ G. Arche, beginning (05 Mar 2000)
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