Juvenile

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Juvenile

Juvenile (/dʒuːvənaɪl/; from Latin juvenis, "young") is a term used in various fields such as law, biology, and medicine to refer to an individual who is not yet considered an adult.

Etymology

The term "juvenile" originates from the Latin word juvenis, which means "young". It was first used in English in the late 16th century to refer to a young person or a young animal.

In Medicine

In medicine, the term "juvenile" is often used to refer to conditions that occur in children or adolescents. For example, Juvenile arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in children. Similarly, Juvenile diabetes, also known as Type 1 diabetes, is a condition that typically develops in children or young adults.

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