pre·ad·o·les·cent
-ˌad-ᵊl-ˈes-ᵊnt 
1
: of, characteristic of, or occurring during preadolescence
preadolescent changes
2
: being in the stage of preadolescence
a preadolescent girl
: a preadolescent child
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“Preadolescent.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/preadolescent. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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