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thelarche

the·larche

US/θiˈlɑɹ.ki/ uncommon

noun

1.

the start of breast development in a woman at the beginning of puberty

Origin

From Ancient Greek θηλή (thēlḗ, “nipple”) + -arche. By surface analysis, thel- + -arche.

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