Tag: social challenges

  • Precocious Puberty

    Precocious Puberty: Definition and Description of Precocious Puberty: Precocious puberty is defined as the onset of secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 9 in boys and before the age of 8 in girls. This early development typically includes breast development, menstruation in girls, and testicular enlargement in boys. It is important to recognize that…

  • Albinism

    Albinism Definition and Description of Albinism Albinism is a genetic condition characterized by the absence or deficiency of melanin, the pigment responsible for the color of skin, hair, and eyes. Medically defined, albinism results from mutations in the genes that control melanin production. Individuals with albinism often present with very light or white hair, pale…