Growth landmarks
Growth Landmarks
Growth landmarks (pronunciation: /ɡrəʊθ ˈlan(d)mɑːk/) are specific points in the development of an organism, often used in the field of Pediatrics and Developmental Biology. These landmarks are used to track the progress and normality of growth and development in both humans and animals.
Etymology
The term "Growth landmarks" is derived from the English words "growth", meaning the process of increasing in size, and "landmarks", which refers to an easily recognizable feature used for navigation, which in this context refers to recognizable stages or points in development.
Related Terms
- Growth Spurts: Periods of rapid growth in height and weight.
- Developmental Milestones: Behavioral or physical activities that most children can do by a certain age.
- Growth Plate: The area of growing tissue near the ends of the long bones in children and adolescents.
- Growth Chart: A chart used by pediatricians to follow a child's growth over time.
- Growth Hormone: A hormone that stimulates growth, cell reproduction, and cell regeneration in humans and other animals.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Growth landmarks
- Wikipedia's article - Growth landmarks
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