prepuberty

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pre·pu·ber·ty (pr

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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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