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pre·ad·o·les·cence

 (prē′ăd-l-ĕs′əns)
n.
The period of childhood just before the onset of puberty, often designated as between the ages of 10 and 12 in girls and 11 and 13 in boys.
pre′ad·o·les′cent adj. & n.

preadolescence

(ˌpriːædəˈlɛsəns)
n
the period of life prior to or leading up to adolescence; childhood, the preadolescent stage

pre•ad•o•les•cence

(ˌpri æd lˈɛs əns)

n.
the period preceding adolescence, usu. designated as the years from 10 to 13.
[1925–30]
pre`ad•o•les′cent, adj., n.
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