Adolescent Development (also known as Development, Adolescent): The continuous sequential physiological and psychological changes during ADOLESCENCE, approximately between the age of 13 and 18.

NIH MeSH · D041923Psychiatry and Psychology

Adolescent Development

Also known asDevelopment, Adolescent

Definition

The continuous sequential physiological and psychological changes during ADOLESCENCE, approximately between the age of 13 and 18.

MeSH classification

  • F01.525.049
  • G07.345.374.500

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Common questions about Adolescent Development

What does Adolescent Development mean in medicine?
The continuous sequential physiological and psychological changes during ADOLESCENCE, approximately between the age of 13 and 18. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Adolescent Development known by any other names?
Yes. Adolescent Development is also referred to as Development, Adolescent in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Adolescent Development sit in the medical classification?
Adolescent Development falls under the broader medical category "Psychiatry and Psychology" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: F01.525.049, G07.345.374.500). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D041923) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗