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pubescent /pu·bes·cent/ (pu-bes´int)

1. arriving at the age of puberty.

2. covered with down or lanugo.

pu·bes·cent (py

-b

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 [pu-bes´ent]

1. arriving at the age of puberty.

2. covered with down or lanugo.

pubescent

1. arriving at the age of puberty.

2. covered with down or lanugo.

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