Peripubescent

Quick meaning: Peripubescent is an adjective meaning Of the first onset of puberty; in the early stages of puberty; that is or are becoming pubescent.

Meaning

Of the first onset of puberty; in the early stages of puberty; that is or are becoming pubescent.

Example Sentences

The Klein’s line is a radiologic examination for pain in external rotation and flexion, usually in obese peripubescent children (median age, 12 years).

However, it appears that the age-specific rates of child abuse form a peculiar, trimodal distribution with peaks for infants, two-year olds, and peripubescent children (cf. Lenington, 1981, Figs. 1–3).

But it is acknowledged that the term, adolescence, is applicable to the last phase of childhood, to the peripubescent phase, and that it denotes especially the last relatively insignificant thrust of the lengthening of the body by the lower limbs.

Synonyms for peripubescent

Depending on context, synonyms include preteen.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include pubescent, juvenescent, pubed, pubey, pubelike, tweenage.

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