thelarche
The first stage of postnatal breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of…The first stage of postnatal breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls, in which a firm, tender lump develops under the centre of the nipple.
US/θiˈlɑɹ.ki/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The first stage of postnatal breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls, in which a firm, tender lump develops under the centre of the nipple.
the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty
(uncountable)The process of breast development or the period of such development.
Origin
From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + -arche. By surface analysis, thel- + -arche.From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + -arche. By surface analysis, thel- + -arche.
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