"puberty blocker" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: puberty blockers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} puberty blocker (plural puberty blockers)
  1. Any drug used to postpone puberty in children. Synonyms: puberty inhibitor Translations (Translations): bloqueur de puberté (French)

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