Prepubescent
Prepubescent
Prepubescent (/priːpjuːˈbɛsənt/) refers to the period in human development just before the onset of puberty, or the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.
Etymology
The term "prepubescent" is derived from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "pubescent" meaning "arriving at puberty".
Definition
A prepubescent is a child who has not yet reached the stage of puberty. This period is characterized by the absence of secondary sexual characteristics, which include the development of breasts in girls, the growth of facial and body hair in boys, and the deepening of the voice in boys.
Related Terms
- Puberty: The process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.
- Adolescence: The transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.
- Secondary sexual characteristics: The physical changes that differentiate males and females but are not directly part of the reproductive system.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prepubescent
- Wikipedia's article - Prepubescent
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