Adulthood

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-000296",
  "term": "Adulthood",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The period of life following adolescence, characterized by the attainment of full physical and mental maturity. This stage involves the completion of skeletal growth and sexual development, along with the establishment of reproductive capacity. In humans, the onset of adulthood is often legally defined by an age, such as 18 or 21 years, but biological and psychological markers can vary.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "adult"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 718 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/adulthood/"
}