pubescence
noun/pjuːˈbɛsəns/
Etymology From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.
1
The state of being in or reaching puberty.
- Derived terms
- postpubescence, prepubescence
- Related terms
- pubescent
noun — 2 senses
/pjuːˈbɛsəns/
Etymology From Latin pūbēscentia, from pūbēscō.
The state of being in or reaching puberty.
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