Thelarche
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /θiˈlɑɹ.ki/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thelarche is a noun meaning The process of breast development or the period of such development.
Meaning
The process of breast development or the period of such development.
More Meanings
- 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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lobulogenesis, lobuloalveologenesis, mammillation, nipple, thelium, adenogenesis.
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