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What is the definition or description of: early breast development?
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Premature thelarche: Is the technical name and means breast development earlier than "normal". Breast bud development can begin as early as 8 years old in some girls and is more usually between 10 and 12 years old. If there is actual breast development before age 8 then it can indicate a hormone problem (precocious puberty) and an endocrine appointment is needed to evaluate.
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THELARCHE: Budding or thelarche is early breast development, which preceeds menarche by about 2 years.
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