Maturity
Maturity (Medicine)
Maturity (/məˈtʃʊərɪti/, from the Latin maturitas, meaning "ripeness") is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote the state of full development or functional readiness. In a medical context, it often refers to the stage at which an organism or any of its parts has reached full development.
In Pediatrics
In pediatrics, maturity is often used to refer to the developmental stage of a child. This can be physical maturity, such as the completion of growth and the onset of puberty, or it can refer to psychological maturity, such as the development of cognitive abilities and emotional regulation.
In Obstetrics
In obstetrics, the term maturity is used to denote the stage of development of a fetus or newborn. This can be assessed using various measures, such as the gestational age or the Apgar score. A baby is considered mature at term, which is typically around 37 to 40 weeks of gestation.
In Geriatrics
In geriatrics, maturity can refer to the stage of life at which an individual is considered elderly or aged. This is often associated with the onset of age-related conditions and the decline in physical and cognitive function.
Related Terms
- Adolescence: The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.
- Senescence: The condition or process of deterioration with age.
- Developmental psychology: The scientific study of how and why human beings change over the course of their life.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Maturity
- Wikipedia's article - Maturity
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