Juvenile
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.
Related Terms
- Juvenile delinquency: A term used in criminal justice to refer to children or adolescents who commit illegal acts.
- Juvenile court: A court that has jurisdiction over cases involving minors.
- Juvenile hormone: A hormone in insects that regulates their growth and development.
- Juvenile plant: A stage in a plant's life cycle before it becomes mature and capable of reproduction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Juvenile
- Wikipedia's article - Juvenile
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