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postpubertal

postpubertal

7.9
About the years after puberty when the body finishes growing
  • adjective
  • /ˌpoʊstˈpjuːbərtəl/
  • Specialized
translation icon : postpuberal
  • The research focused on metabolic changes that occur in postpubertal adolescents.
  • postpubertal female

Examples

  • This variant is the commonest form of primary dRTA and is found only in postpubertal women.

    Academic text (1996)

  • A recent study on low-dose developmental exposure to PFOA in mice reported increased weight and elevated biomarkers of adiposity in postpubertal female offspring.

    Academic text (2012)

  • OBJECTIVE: We examined whether the findings of increased weight in postpubertal female mice could be replicated in humans.

    Academic text (2012)

  • Dietary habits can significantly influence the growth of postpubertal boys and girls.

  • Hormonal changes during postpubertal development can impact mood and behavior.

Synonyms

postpubescent
vspostpubertal
  • Specialized
1 7.2

Having passed puberty and reached physical maturity

is about things occurring after the puberty period rather than the person's mature state

How Mature

to mature
91 3.5
postpubertal
  • Specialized
7.9
pubertal
1 7.5
prepubertal
  • Specialized
7.9

Surface Forms

postpubertal positive

Morphology

postpubertal = pubertal (transparent) = post + puberty + al

Adding the productive prefix 'post-' ('after') to the adjective 'pubertal' yields a straightforward meaning 'after puberty'.

Etymology

Postpubertal is made from the part post- meaning 'after' and the word puberty, the time when a child's body changes toward adulthood. So, postpubertal means 'after puberty' and describes people or things that come after that stage.