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thelarche

/θɪˈlɑːr.ki/

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noun

/θɪˈlɑːr.ki/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинский термин, обозначающий начало развития молочных желез у девочек, знаменующее начало полового созревания.

A medical term referring to the onset of breast development in females, marking the beginning of puberty.

uncountable

  1. Onset of breast developmentC2formalmedical

    The beginning of breast tissue growth in females, typically marking the first sign of puberty.

    ruНачало развития груди

    • Thelarche usually occurs between the ages of 8 and 13.
    • Doctors monitor thelarche as a key milestone in female puberty.
    • Early or delayed thelarche may require medical evaluation.