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Definition of Growing pains

1. Noun. Pain in muscles or joints sometimes experienced by children and often attributed to rapid growth.

2. Noun. Emotional distress arising during adolescence.

3. Noun. Problems that arise in enlarging an enterprise (especially in the early stages).

Definition of Growing pains

1. Noun. generalized pains in the limbs or joints of adolescents (from many causes) ¹

2. Noun. emotional or social problems associated with adolescence ¹

3. Noun. (context: by extension) difficulties that arise in the early stages of any project ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Growing pains

1. Mysterious pains in growing children, usually in the legs. These pains are similar to what the weekend gardener suffers from on monday an overuse type of problem. If in playing, children exceed their regular threshold, they will be sore, just like an adult. Growing pains are typically somewhat diffuse (vs. Focal) and are not associated with physical changes of the area (such as swelling, redness, etc.). The pains are usually easily relieved by massage, tylenol (acetaminophen), or rest. If the pains persist past a week or there are physical changes, the child should be seen by a physician. (12 Dec 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Growing Pains

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