Spermarche
Spermarche
Spermarche (pronounced: sper-MAR-kee) is a term used in the medical field to describe the beginning of development in boys where the testes start producing sperm. This event is a significant milestone in male puberty.
Etymology
The term "Spermarche" is derived from the Greek words "sperma" meaning seed, and "arche" meaning beginning. Thus, it literally translates to "the beginning of seeds".
Definition
Spermarche is the first ejaculation of seminal fluid in males, which typically occurs around the age of 13, but can range from 11 to 16. It is a significant event in male puberty, marking the point at which a male begins to produce sperm and is capable of reproduction.
Related Terms
- Puberty: The process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.
- Menarche: The first menstrual cycle, or first menstrual bleeding, in female humans.
- Thelarche: The onset of secondary breast development, which is often the first noticeable sign of puberty in girls.
- Adrenarche: The early stage of sexual maturation that precedes puberty.
- Gonadarche: The earliest gonadal changes of puberty.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Spermarche
- Wikipedia's article - Spermarche
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