hebe-, heb-

(Greek: youth, pubescence, puberty [the period during which the secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the capability of sexual reproduction is attained; by extension, young man])

At the end of the first year the ephebians gave a display of their skill in military tactics and drills before the citizens of Athens in the state theater. At the close of this display each ephebian received a spear and a shield and took his oath of allegiance.

hebetic

A reference to puberty; youth, youthful.

hebiatrics

Adolescent medicine; specializing in the medical treatment of adolescents.

heboidophrenia

A term for simple schizophrenia.

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hebe-, heb-

(Greek: youth, pubescence, puberty [the period during which the secondary sex characteristics begin to develop and the capability of sexual reproduction is attained; by extension, young man])

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