Intermediate
Technical
IVT
SMR
Also written as: SMR — Sexual Maturity Rating
Standardized system for documenting pubertal development stages.
Full Definition
Sexual Maturity Rating, also known as Tanner staging, is a standardized assessment tool used to document pubertal development in adolescents. SMR evaluates breast and pubic hair development in girls, and genital and pubic hair development in boys, using a 5-stage scale. Accurate SMR documentation is essential for clinical decision-making regarding growth, development, and treatment timing in adolescent medicine.
Usage
Usage note: Interchangeable with Tanner staging; specify which characteristics were assessed.
In Context
- "Physical examination revealed SMR 3 for both breast and pubic hair development." — Physical examination documentation
- "SMR assessment is crucial for determining appropriate timing of interventions." — Clinical decision-making note
Also known as
Tanner staging
pubertal staging
Don't confuse with
chronological age
bone age