puberty

Meanings

• Noun

  The stage of development during which a child's body matures into an adult body, typically occurring during adolescence.

  - "The onset of puberty marks the beginning of adolescence."
  - "Many teenagers experience acne during puberty."
  - "Puberty is a normal part of growing up."

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Variants

List of all variants of puberty that leads to same result
puberties , puberty

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'pubertas', meaning 'adolescence' or 'maturity'.

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Trivia

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1. The average age of onset of puberty for girls in the United States is around 12 years old, while for boys it is around 13.

2. The hormonal changes during puberty can affect mood and behavior, leading to feelings of anxiety, depression, and irritability.

3. During puberty, the brain grows and develops, leading to improved memory, focus, and cognitive abilities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Adolescence: The period of life after childhood and before adulthood, typically ranging from the onset of puberty to legal adulthood.

2. Sexual maturation: The process of development from juvenile or adolescent sexual immatureness to the adult fully sexually functional state.

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Culture

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Puberty is a significant cultural milestone in many societies, marking the transition from childhood to adulthood. It is often celebrated with rituals and ceremonies.

How to Memorize "puberty"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the process of a seed growing into a tree as a metaphor for puberty. Imagine the seed as a child, the sprouting as the onset of puberty, and the fully grown tree as an adult.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'puberty' with the concept of growth and transformation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'People Usually Begin Eating And Drinking To Yield Energy' to remember the acronym PUBEATY for the stages of puberty: Primary, Upper, Breast, External genitalia, Adolescence, Testicular, and Young adult.

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