thelarche

English

Etymology

from Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) +‎ Ancient Greek ἀρχή (arkhḗ, “beginning, onset”).

Pronunciation
  • (US) IPA(key): /θiˈlɑɹ.ki/

Noun

thelarche (uncountable)

  1. 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.
    Coordinate term: menarche
  2. The process of breast development or the period of such development.

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