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puberty

[pyoo-ber-tee] / ˈpju bər ti /


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This meant that a succession of actors played Arnold over the years, until their voices changed with the onset of puberty.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026

Dr Zainab Laftah, a consultant dermatologist, explains that most of the so-called problems you encounter during puberty are related to testosterone, which drives rises in oil production and acne.

From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026

Puberty occurs in nearly every child who reaches adulthood, but unusually early puberty has been linked to health risks supported by known biological mechanisms.

From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026

Most importantly, the plaintiffs in these cases never went through male puberty, though they did grow breast tissue and lack testosterone levels typical of men.

From Slate ● Jul. 7, 2026

Because I was only ten and hadn’t hit puberty, I didn’t have to wear my hijab yet.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad


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