adult

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This research stands out as one of the largest and most detailed investigations to date, examining diet quality, metabolomic data, and CHD risk in nearly 200,000 U.S. adults followed for more than 30 years.

From Science Daily

"Romito 2," a young person with notably shortened limbs who was once believed to be male, rested in the arms of "Romito 1," thought to be an adult female.

From Science Daily

They also considered how long individuals might be exposed, differences in body weight between children and adults, and the time required for harmful effects to develop.

From Science Daily

Although lengthening nails have been fitted inside the bone of adults, the procedure was not previously an option for younger children because of the risk of damaging the growth plates.

From BBC

And that is when they found a photo of Lucy on Facebook with an adult who looked as though she was close to the girl - possibly a relative.

From BBC