nonpubescent

Nonpubescent refers to a state of not having reached puberty. Puberty is a period of rapid physical and sexual maturation that occurs during adolescence. It is characterized by the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as the growth of pubic hair, breast development in females, and voice deepening in males, and the onset of reproductive capability. Therefore, someone who is nonpubescent has not yet undergone these biological changes. This term is often used in biological, medical, and anthropological contexts to describe individuals before they reach sexual maturity. The age at which puberty begins can vary significantly among individuals and across different populations. Prepubescence is another term that describes the stage before puberty.