Def.//lat. pubertas: process of sexual maturation during adolescence.

Medical definition of puberty = Time in which child’s sexual and physical characteristics mature. It occurs due to hormone changes.

Puberty in context = Puberty is a biological phenomenon but experiences and meaning of puberty are qualified by the contexts (e.g. cultures) in which puberty occurs

(Helpful framework for understanding effect of early maturation on child mental health)