pubescent /pu·bes·cent/ (pu-bes´int)
pubescent
1. arriving at the age of puberty.
2. covered with down or lanugo.
pu·bes·cent (py -b s  nt)adj. 1. Reaching or having reached puberty. 2. Covered with fine short hairs. |
pubescent
[p(y)o̅o̅bes′ənt]
Etymology: L, pubescere, to reach puberty
pertaining to the beginning of puberty.
pubescent
1. arriving at the age of puberty.
2. covered with down or lanugo.
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