juvenile-onset
|ju-ve-nile-on-set|
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/ˈdʒuːvəˌnaɪl ˈɑːnˌsɛt/
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/ˈdʒuːvɪnaɪl ˈɒnˌsɛt/
beginning in youth
Etymology
'juvenile-onset' is a compound word formed from 'juvenile' (meaning 'young' or 'youthful') and 'onset' (meaning 'beginning' or 'start').
The term 'juvenile-onset' emerged in medical literature in the 20th century to distinguish conditions that begin in youth from those that begin in adulthood.
Initially, it specifically referred to diseases like diabetes that start in childhood, but now it can refer to any condition with childhood onset.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
describing a disease or condition that begins during childhood or adolescence, especially before adulthood.
Juvenile-onset diabetes requires careful management from a young age.
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Last updated: 2025/08/08 09:11