Prepubertal
Prepubertal
Prepubertal (pronunciation: pre-pu-ber-tal) is a term used in medicine and psychology to describe the period of human development that occurs just before the onset of puberty. This period is typically characterized by the absence of secondary sexual characteristics.
Etymology
The term "prepubertal" is derived from the Latin words "prae" meaning "before" and "pubertas" meaning "adult, mature". It is used to describe the stage of development that precedes puberty, which is the process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.
Related Terms
- Puberty: The process of physical changes through which a child's body matures into an adult body capable of sexual reproduction.
- Adolescence: A transitional stage of physical and psychological development that generally occurs during the period from puberty to legal adulthood.
- Growth spurt: A rapid increase in height and weight that occurs during puberty.
- Secondary sexual characteristics: The physical changes that differentiate males and females but are not directly related to reproduction.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Prepubertal
- Wikipedia's article - Prepubertal
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