prepuberty
noun
the period of life just prior to sexual maturation.
prepubertal
-
a word derived from
prepuberty.
Example Sentences
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Rafferty says he sees his role with regard to prepubertal children as offering a safe environment for the child to explore their gender and for parents to ask questions.
From Scientific American ● May 12, 2022
Earlier studies suggest that the sweat rates of prepubertal boys and girls are roughly the same.
From New York Times ● Oct. 20, 2010
