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Puberty
Meaning
Noun
●
A
developmental
phase
brought about
by the
action
of
hormones
as part of the
maturing
process. For
humans
, there are three in total.
The process of
sex
ual development that
produces
secondary sex characteristics
and makes a person
capable
of
reproducing
sex
ually.
●
The
age
at which a person is first
capable
of
sexual
reproduction.
●
The
period
when a
plant
begins
to flower.
Sourced from
Wiktionary
Origin
puberty
English
puberte
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
pubertas
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Adolescence
Menarche
Menopause
Pubescence
Menstruation
Pubescent
Pregnancy
Maturation
Toddlerhood
Childbirth
Perimenopause
Childhood
Age
Ovulation
Birth
Infertility
Testosterone
Sexuality
Maturity
Hormones
Adolescent
Gestation
Teenagehood
Childbearing
Midlife
Hormonal
Socialization
Prepubescent
Amenorrhea
Ejaculation
Onset
Fertility
Oestrogen
Infancy
Menses
Estrogen
Postnatal
Depression
Abortion
Growth Spurts
Middle Age
Hormone Therapy
Menstrual Cycle
Menstrual Periods
Weight Gain
Gender Dysphoria
Early Childhood
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