Meaning & use
prepubescence
The stage of physical and hormonal development in childhood just before puberty begins.
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Doctors track growth patterns during prepubescence to spot unusual delays early.
Many children in prepubescence show a sudden increase in appetite and energy.
A note on using this word
A clinical or academic term; everyday speech more often uses 'childhood' or simply 'before puberty.'
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