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What is the difference between adolescence and puberty?

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Dr. Amrita Dosanjh answered

Specializes in Pediatric Allergy and Asthma

Pls see answer: Adolescence refers to teen age years. Puberty involves the hormonal and body changes that occur during this time period. The onset of puberty varies.

Dr Phasouk agreed

Answered 2/24/2017

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