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pubertal

American  
[pyoo-ber-tl] / ˈpju bər tl /
Also puberal

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or characteristic of puberty.


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Etymology

Origin of pubertal

First recorded in 1830–40; pubert(y) + -al 1

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Caldwell said early intervention could help stave off the pubertal reduction in physical activity consistently observed just before and during puberty.

From Science Daily Nov. 2, 2023

There can also be a lot of stress associated with early menstruation or other pubertal changes.

From Slate Nov. 17, 2022

“If a 16-year-old individual is ready to take gender affirming hormone therapy, such as estrogen or testosterone, they will be concordant with their peers, who are nearly all experiencing pubertal hormones.”

From Seattle Times Jun. 10, 2022

In addition, adolescents who receive puberty blockers and hormones “typically have circulating testosterone levels comparable to other girls and significantly lower than boys who have begun pubertal development.”

From Washington Times Jun. 1, 2022

But the changes are not only physical; the changes that take place in the girl's psychic sphere during the pubertal years are also highly important.

From Woman Her Sex and Love Life by Robinson, William J.

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