spermarche

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English

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Ancient Greek σπέρμα (spérma, seed) +‎ ἀρχή (arkhḗ, beginning), modelled after menarche (onset of menstruation).

Noun

spermarche (uncountable)

  1. The beginning of production of sperm in the testicles at puberty.
    Synonym: semenarche
    Coordinate term: menarche

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