growing pains

noun plural

: pains in the legs of children who are growing

: the problems that are experienced as something (such as a business or a project) grows larger or more successful

Full Definition of GROWING PAINS

: pains in the legs of growing children having no demonstrable relation to growth

: the stresses and strains attending a new project or development

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GROWING PAINS Defined for Kids

noun plural

: pains that occur in the legs of growing children but have not been proven to be caused by growth

Medical Dictionary

noun plural grow·ing pains \ˈgrō-iŋ-ˌpānz\

: pains occurring in the legs of growing children having no demonstrable relation to growth

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