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Puberty

/pjˈubərti/
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(noun) A developmental phase brought about by the action of hormones as part of the maturing process. For humans, there are three in total.

The body changes a lot during puberty.
Adolescence is the stage between puberty and adultery.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The school provided age-appropriate education about ____ to help students understand the changes ahead.

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