adolescent
Term · Oncology and biomedicine · MLC-T-ONC-000260
A young person who has begun puberty but has not yet become an adult. During adolescence, a child experiences physical, hormonal, and developmental changes that mark the transition into adulthood. Adolescence generally occurs between the ages of 10 and 19 years.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ONC-000260 |
|---|---|
| Field | Oncology and biomedicine |
| References | NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms |
Record as JSON
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"term": "adolescent",
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"definition": "A young person who has begun puberty but has not yet become an adult. During adolescence, a child experiences physical, hormonal, and developmental changes that mark the transition into adulthood. Adolescence generally occurs between the ages of 10 and 19 years.",
"references": [
"NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oncology/adolescent/"
}
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