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Tanner stage
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Tanner stage
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A stage of puberty in the Tanner growth chart, based on the growth of pubic hair in both sexes, the development of the genitalia in boys, and the development of the breasts in girls.
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Together, these data suggest that future studies should include an in-depth examination of mammary tissue growth and fat deposition in a girl's breast, not Tanner staging alone.
Altered breast development in young girls from an agricultural ... by Guillette, Louis J., Jr. / Environmental Health Perspectives
A physician conducted a medical examination on all subjects in order to evaluate musculoskeletal status, document preexisting orthopedic injuries and assess maturity status based on Tanner staging of pubic hair development (Tanner, 1962).
Psychological effects of strength training on children by Faigenbaum, Avery; Zaichowsky, Leonard D.; Westcott, Wayne L.; Long, Cindy J.; LaRosa-Loud, Rita; Mi / Journal of Sport Behavior
All subjects had a complete physical examination including measurements for height, weight, head circumference, and pubertal assessment by Tanner staging.
Follow-up study of adolescents exposed to Di(2-ethylhexyl) Phthalate ... by Short, Billie L. / Environmental Health Perspectives
 
 
 
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