pubertal
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- postpubertal adjective
Etymology
Origin of pubertal
Example Sentences
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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
The pubertal seclusion of girls at Torres Straits has been especially studied by Seligmann, Reports Anthropological Expedition to Torres Straits, vol. v, Ch.
From Studies in the Psychology of Sex, Volume 6 Sex in Relation to Society by Ellis, Havelock
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