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Vocabulary Entry
adrenarche
|noun
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N
noun
The period in which adrenal glands begin to produce higher levels of hormones, particularly in the context of puberty.
Example Sentences
"Adrenarche typically occurs between ages 6 and 10 in children."
"Changes in body hair are often noticeable during adrenarche."
"The onset of adrenarche is an important milestone in adolescent development."