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Question
Give appropriate biological or technical terms for the following:
The onset of menstruation in a young girl
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Solution
Menarche
Explanation:
Menarche is the biological term used for the first occurrence of menstruation in a young girl, marking the onset of puberty and reproductive maturity. It usually occurs between the ages of 10 and 15.
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