Juvenile

Juvenile refers to the period between childhood and adulthood. The term is often used in legal and medical contexts to describe individuals who are not yet adults but are no longer children. In the medical field, juvenile is often used to describe conditions that occur in this age group, such as juvenile arthritis or juvenile diabetes.

Definition[edit | edit source]

The term juvenile is derived from the Latin juvenis, meaning young. In general usage, it refers to an individual who is not yet an adult but is no longer a child. The exact age range that constitutes a juvenile can vary depending on the context. In many legal systems, for example, a juvenile is defined as an individual under the age of 18. In the medical field, the term is often used to describe conditions that occur in this age group.

Juvenile in Medicine[edit | edit source]

In medicine, the term juvenile is often used to describe conditions that occur in this age group. For example, juvenile arthritis is a type of arthritis that occurs in children and adolescents, and juvenile diabetes, also known as type 1 diabetes, is a condition that typically develops in childhood or adolescence.

Juvenile in Law[edit | edit source]

In the legal system, a juvenile is typically defined as an individual under the age of 18. This is the age at which an individual is typically considered an adult and is legally responsible for their actions. However, the exact age can vary depending on the jurisdiction. In some jurisdictions, for example, the age of majority is 21.

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