pubescent
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pu·bes·cent

adjective \-sənt\

Definition of PUBESCENT

1
a : arriving at or having reached puberty
b : of or relating to puberty
2
: covered with fine soft short hairs — compare villous

Origin of PUBESCENT

Latin pubescent-, pubescens, present participle of pubescere to reach puberty, become covered as with hair, from pubes
First Known Use: 1646

Other Physiology Terms

eructation, flux, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

pu·bes·cent

adjective \-ənt\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of PUBESCENT

1
: arriving at or having reached puberty
2
: of or relating to puberty

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