thelarche

名词 n.
/θiˈlɑɹ.ki/

英文释义

名词 n.
  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. uncountable
  2. The process of breast development or the period of such development. uncountable

词汇关系

词源

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