noun, Psychiatry. 1. an inability to speak, due to a physical defect, conscious refusal, or psychogenic inhibition. Origin of mutism.
1 A new study finds girls are developing breasts earlier than ever before; American boys and girls are entering puberty about five years younger than they did in 1920.
girls usually complete puberty by ages 15 17 while boys usually complete puberty by ages 16 17 the major landmark of puberty for females is menarche the onset of menstruation which occurs on average between ages 12 13 for males it is the first ejaculation which occurs on average at age 13irls usually complete puberty by ages 15 17 while boys usually complete puberty by ages 16 17 the major landmark of puberty for females is menarche the onset of menstruation which occurs on average between ages 12 13 for males it is the first ejaculation which occurs on average at age 13