Adrenarche

A stage of development at which the ADRENAL GLANDS undergo maturation leading to the capability of producing increasing amounts of adrenal androgens, DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE and ANDROSTENEDIONE. Adrenarche usually begins at about 7 or 8 years of age before the signs of PUBERTY and continues throughout puberty.

Year introduced: 2006

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Tree Number(s): G08.686.760.204, G08.686.841.374.204

MeSH Unique ID: D050499

Previous Indexing:

• Adrenal Glands (1973-2005)
• Puberty, Precocious (1966-2005)

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Puberty
Adrenarche

All MeSH Categories
Phenomena and Processes Category
Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena
Reproductive Physiological Phenomena
Sexual Development
Puberty
Adrenarche