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In females, onset of breast development after puberty is called

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Ammennorhoea
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Menarche
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Menorrhoea
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Thelarche
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Solution

The correct option is D Thelarche
Thelarche is the onset of secondary breast development, usually occurring at the beginning of puberty in girls. Thelarche is the first physical change of puberty in about 60 percent of girls, usually after 8 years of age. It is a result of rising levels of estradiol. Hence, option D is correct.

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