adjective
- relating to or occurring during puberty
Usage: medical; developmental
Examples
- The doctor explained the pubertal changes that would occur over the next few years.
- Pubertal growth spurts can cause temporary clumsiness in teenagers.
- Hormonal fluctuations during pubertal development affect mood and behavior.
- The study examined pubertal timing in different populations.
- Parents should be prepared to discuss pubertal changes with their children.
- Early pubertal onset can sometimes indicate underlying health issues.