thelarche

US/θiˈlɑɹ.ki/

thelarche noun: 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.

Noun

thelarche (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 process of breast development or the period of such development.

thelarche meaning in Tamil and Bengali

thelarche in Tamil

பூப்புப் பருவ வளர்ச்சி, பெண்மை பருவ முலை வளர்ச்சி, முலை வளர்ச்சித் தொடக்கம்

thelarche in Bengali

নরম পিণ্ড তৈরি হয়

Origin of thelarche

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

Words formed from thelarche

Questions about thelarche

What does thelarche mean?: Thelarche means 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.
What is thelarche in Tamil?: Thelarche in Tamil is பூப்புப் பருவ வளர்ச்சி, பெண்மை பருவ முலை வளர்ச்சி, முலை வளர்ச்சித் தொடக்கம். See Thelarche meaning in Tamil.
What part of speech is thelarche?: Thelarche is a noun.
How do you pronounce thelarche?: Thelarche is pronounced /θiˈlɑɹ.ki/ (US).

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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