adolescence
(ad″ŏl-es′ĕns)
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[Fr. fr. L. adolescentia]
The period from the beginning of puberty until maturity. Because the onset of puberty and maturity is a gradual process and varies among individuals, it is not practical to set exact age or chronological limits in defining the adolescent period.There's more to see -- the rest of this topic is available only to subscribers.
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