adrenarche
/ˌædrəˈnɑrki/
noun
- The stage of development when the adrenal glands begin to produce more hormones, usually occurring around age 6 to 8 in humans.
- Adrenarche is a normal part of childhood development that happens before puberty.
- Doctors monitor adrenarche to ensure a child's growth is on track.
- During adrenarche, children may start to develop body odor and mild acne.