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pubertal
[p(y)o̅o̅′bərtəl]
Etymology: L, pubertas, age of maturity
pertaining to puberty.
pubertal
pertaining to or emanating from puberty.
pubertal period
the period approaching puberty when gonadal function, accessory sex gland function and behavior develop to the point where reproduction is possible.
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