preadolescence

noun pre·ad·o·les·cence \ˌprē-ˌa-də-ˈle-s^ən(t)s\

Definition of PREADOLESCENCE

: the period of human development just preceding adolescence; specifically : the period between the approximate ages of 9 and 12

— pre·ad·o·les·cent \-s^ənt\ adjective or noun

1930

Medical Dictionary

noun pre·ad·o·les·cence \-ˌad-^əl-ˈes-^ən(t)s\

: the period of human development just preceding adolescence; specifically : the period between the approximate ages of 9 and 12

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