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Vocabulary Entry
thelarche
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
Thelarche refers to the onset of breast development in girls as part of puberty.
Example Sentences
"Thelarche typically begins between the ages of 8 and 13."
"It's an important milestone in a girl's development."
"Parents should be aware of the signs of thelarche."
V
verb
To thelarche means to undergo or initiate the process of breast development.
Example Sentences
"Many girls will thelarche during their early teen years."
"Doctors sometimes discuss when a girl might thelarche in consultations."
"It's a natural process that varies for each individual."
A
adjective
Describing something related to the onset of breast development.
Example Sentences
"The thelarche changes can be both exciting and confusing for young girls."
"Health classes often cover the thelarche stage of puberty."
"She received a book that explained the thelarche process in detail."