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puberty

/ˈpjuː.bə.ti/

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noun

/ˈpjuː.bə.ti/B2formal
  • ruПериод жизни, в течение которого половые железы становятся функциональными и развиваются вторичные половые признаки, знаменующий переход от детства к подростковому возрасту.

The period of life during which the sex glands become functional and secondary sexual characteristics develop, marking the transition from childhood to adolescence.

uncountable

  1. Sexual maturationB2formalmedical

    The period during which adolescents reach sexual maturity and become capable of reproduction.

    ruПоловое созревание

    • Puberty typically begins between ages 9 and 14 in girls.
    • Hormonal changes during puberty cause physical and emotional development.
    • The doctor explained the stages of puberty to the teenager.

    Synonymsadolescencejuvenescencepubescence

Forms
  • puberties plural form
  • puberties' possessive plural form
  • puberty's possessive singular form