Minipuberty

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A temporary raised level of sex hormones that initiates gender-specific changes in a fetus uncountable

    "This transient surge in hormones is known as minipuberty."

Example

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"This transient surge in hormones is known as minipuberty."

Etymology

From mini- + puberty.

Related phrases

sex hormone

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