menarche

[ muh-nahr-kee, me- ]
/ məˈnɑr ki, mɛ- /

noun Physiology.

the first menstrual period; the establishment of menstruation.

Origin of menarche

1895–1900; men- + archḗ beginning

OTHER WORDS FROM menarche

men·ar·che·al, men·ar·chi·al, adjective

British Dictionary definitions for menarcheal

menarche
/ (mɛˈnɑːkɪ) /

noun

the first occurrence of menstruation in a woman's life

Derived forms of menarche

menarcheal or menarchial, adjective

Word Origin for menarche

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

Medical definitions for menarcheal

menarche
[ mə-närkē ]

n.

The first menstrual period, usually during puberty.

Other words from menarche

me•narche•al adj.

Scientific definitions for menarcheal

menarche
[ mə-närkē ]

The first menstrual period.