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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Precocious puberty in females is defined as
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The correct answer is  Ans. C. Appearance of Secondary sexual characteristics before 8 years* Precocious puberty: This is defined as the appearance of any of the secondary sexual characteristics before the age of 8 years or the occurrence of menarche before the age of 10 years* Precocious puberty in females is pubertal changes before the age of 8 years.* In males it is onset of puberty before the age of 9 years