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Growth and Development

Definition/Scope Note: 

In the context of the physical development of children, growth refers to the increase in the size of a child, and development refers to the process by which the child develops his or her psychomotor skills.

Source: https://www.encyclopedia.com/medicine/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/human-growth-and-development-0#:~:text=Definition,his%20or%20her%20psychomotor%20skill


Related Terms:

  • Juvenile: From the end of childhood to adolescence.
  • Adolescence: From the start of growth spurt at puberty until sexual maturity.
  • Physical Development
  • Psychomotor Development

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