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pre-reproductive
pre-reproductive adj.
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/ˌpriːriːprəˈdʌktɪv/
, /ˌpriːriːprəˈdʌktɪv/U.S. /ˌpriˌriprəˈdəktɪv/
designating the period of life before an individual becomes capable of reproduction./ˌpriˌriprəˈdəktɪv/ΘΚΠ
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pre-reproductive1900
1900 Q. Jrnl. Microsc. Sci. 44 3 Reproductive period.—I have used this expression to denote the whole of that period in the life of a mammal, whether male or female, during which its generative organs are capable of the reproductive function; and in contrast to the Pre-reproductive and Post-reproductive periods which severally precede and follow it, during which the generative organs are either not fully developed or are degenerate.
1977 J. L. Harper Population Biol. Plants 231 The pre-reproductive period of trees is usually long.
1997 M. E. Morbeck et al. Evolving Female iv. 107 Chimpanzees..have long prereproductive life stages that emphasize brain growth and information exchange.
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