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Adrenarche MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Adrenarche
Tree Number(s)
G08.686.760.204
G08.686.841.374.204
Unique ID
D050499
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D050499
Scope Note
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.
Previous Indexing
Adrenal Glands (1973-2005)
Puberty, Precocious (1966-2005)
Public MeSH Note
2006
History Note
2006
Date Established
2006/01/01
Date of Entry
2005/06/30
Revision Date
2016/06/02
Adrenarche Preferred
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