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.

Further reading

• thelarche on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
• “thelarche”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.

Anagrams

• hatcheler