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Puberty

Definition: Puberty is the stage of physical and sexual development when a child's body matures, leading to full adulthood.

Sense 1 (noun): The period during adolescence when secondary sexual characteristics begin to develop.

Example sentence: During puberty, boys often experience voice changes and the growth of facial hair.

Sense 2 (noun): The age or time when a person reaches sexual maturity.

Example sentence: The average age of puberty onset for girls is around 11-12 years.

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