Preferred Label : Puberty;
NCIt definition : The stage in life when sex glands become functional. It is characterized by the development
of secondary sex characteristics, reproductive functions, and growth spurts.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: The time of life when a child experiences physical and hormonal changes
that mark a transition into adulthood. The child develops secondary sexual characteristics
and becomes able to have children. Secondary sexual characteristics include growth
of pubic, armpit, and leg hair; breast enlargement; and increased hip width in girls.
In boys, they include growth of pubic, face, chest and armpit hair; voice changes;
penis and testicle growth, and increased shoulder width.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000440113;
Origin ID : C82393;
UMLS CUI : C0034011;
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