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1. prepubescent
adjective. (especially of human beings) at the age immediately before puberty; often marked by accelerated growth.
Synonyms
Etymology
- pre- (English)
- pubescent (English)
- pubescens (Latin)
Sentences with prepubescent
1. Adjective
The gender of a prepubescent child may be impossible to determine.
2. Noun, singular or mass
A study published in January 2007 in the "New England Journal of Medicine" found that long-term use of topical products containing lavender oil may contribute to breast growth in prepubescent boys.
