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The appearance of traits during adolescence that are typical for the mature sex of the person as male or female. Traits include larger breasts in the female, and facial and body hair and deeper voice in the male.<\/p>\n

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A gender-related physical attribute that normally develops under the influence of sex hormones at puberty. Voice quality, facial hair, and body fat distribution are examples.<\/p>\n

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Physical changes during puberty that are not directly related to reproduction.<\/p>\n

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