"Early maturation" refers to the process of developing or growing at a quicker pace compared to others who are the same age.
Sentences with «early maturation»
However, much less research attention has focused on the social correlates of early maturation and, in particular, the peer reputation of earlier maturating girls. (link.springer.com)
But she makes no mention of the Puerto Rican study which found that consumption of soy formula correlated strongly with early maturation in girls. (westonaprice.org)
And in the Puerto Rican study, consumption of milk was negatively correlated with early maturation, which means that it might be protective. (westonaprice.org)