thelarche

乳房初长; 青春期乳房开始发育

发音

US /θiˈlɑɹ.ki/

释义与例句

n.
  1. 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.

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  2. 2.

    The process of breast development or the period of such development.

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词汇关系

名词

上位词 1

start

词源

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

来源：wiktionary