maturation

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso de alcanzar el pleno desarrollo o de volverse maduro, abarcando tanto el crecimiento biológico como la formación de pus en contexto médico.

A noun referring to the process of reaching full development or becoming mature, including biological growth and the formation of pus in medical contexts.

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1. Process of becoming fully developedB2formal

   The process of reaching a state of full development or maturity.

   maduración

   • The maturation of the wine takes several years in oak barrels.
   • Her emotional maturation was evident in how she handled the crisis.
   • The project's maturation required careful planning and patience.

   Sinónimosdevelopmentevolutiongrowthripening

   Antónimosdecaydeclinedegenerationregressionstagnation

2. Biological growth processB2formalscientific

   The biological process by which an organism develops from a simple to a more complex form over time.

   Maduración biológica

   • The maturation of a caterpillar into a butterfly is a fascinating transformation.
   • Adolescence is a critical period of physical and mental maturation.
   • The plant's maturation cycle depends on sunlight and water availability.

   Sinónimosdevelopmentgrowthontogeny

   Antónimosatrophydegeneracydegeneration

3. Formation of pus in an abscessC1formalmedical

   The medical process where pus forms in an abscess or vesicle and is eventually discharged.

   Maduración de un absceso

   • The doctor monitored the maturation of the abscess before draining it.
   • Maturation of the infection site indicated the body's immune response.
   • Proper wound care can prevent the maturation of harmful pus.

   Sinónimosfesteringpurulencesuppuration