pre·pu·ber·ty (pr -py  b r-t)n. The period of life immediately before puberty, often marked by accelerated physical growth. |
prepuberty
[-pyo̅o̅′bərtē]
Etymology: L, prae + pubertas, maturity
the period immediately before puberty, lasting approximately 2 years. It is characterized by preliminary physical changes, such as accelerated growth and appearance of secondary sex characteristics, that lead to sexual maturity. prepuberal, prepubertal, adj.
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