peak velocity of height

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peak velocity of height

Also known as: P.H.V.

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human development
Increase in body size
The peak velocity of height (P.H.V., a point much used in growth studies) averages about 10.5 cm per year in boys and 9.0 cm in girls (about 4 and 3.4 inches, respectively), but this is the “instantaneous” peak given by a smooth curve drawn through the…
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The peak velocity of height (P.H.V., a point much used in growth studies) averages about 10.5 cm per year in boys and 9.0 cm in girls (about 4 and 3.4 inches, respectively), but this is the “instantaneous” peak given by a smooth curve drawn through the…
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