Thelarche iː is the onset of secondary (postnatal) breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls. Its etymology is from Greek θηλή [tʰelḗ], `nipple” and ἀρχή [arkʰḗ], `beginning, onset”. Thelarche is usually noticed as a firm, tender lump directly under the centre of the nipple (papilla and areo... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thelarche
The beginning of development of the breasts in the female. ... Origin: thel-+ G. Arche, beginning ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Thelarche: The beginnings of breast development at puberty. Thelarche is now a normal event at an earlier age (e.g., age 8) than in the past. The term thelarche comes from two Greek words: 'thele,' nipple + 'arche,' beginning. Thelarche is frequently (and incorrectly) written without the 'h' as telarche. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=13790