Phenomena and Processes [G] » Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena [G08] » Reproductive Physiological Phenomena » Puberty » Adrenarche
Phenomena and Processes [G] » Reproductive and Urinary Physiological Phenomena [G08] » Reproductive Physiological Phenomena » Sexual Development » Puberty » Adrenarche
Description
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. MeSH
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