Tanner stage


Tan·ner stage

(tan'ĕr), a stage of puberty in the Tanner growth chart, based on pubic hair growth, development of genitalia in boys, and breast development in girls.

Tan·ner stage

(tan'ĕr stāj) A development level of puberty in the Tanner growth chart, based on pubic hair growth, development of genitalia in boys, and breast development in girls.

Tanner,

James, English pediatrician. Tanner developmental scale - Synonym(s): Tanner growth chartTanner growth chart - a series of charts showing distribution of parameters of physical development for children by sex, age, and stages of puberty. Synonym(s): Tanner developmental scaleTanner stage - stage of puberty on the Tanner growth chart.