Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Dictionary of Human Evolution and Biology

Adolescent Growth Spurt

A rapid increase in stature during adolescence. It occurs at the same developmental stage in all primates regardless of the age of the individual in years.

See hypertrophy, hyperplasia and life-history variable.

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growth suppression model (... human pattern of suppression-spurt had not yet evolved.)
childhood growth period (... development but slow physical growth and development.)
growth rate (... of the body. See adolescent growth spurt.)
adolescent stage (or period) (Interval in the human life cycle preceeding adulthood that is characterized by the adolescent ...)
peak growth velocity (Maximum rate of growth in height, weight, etc., achieved during the adolescent growth spurt.)