Adolescent Medicine Glossary
100 terms total — 13 showing — Last updated 15 Sep 2026
GAPS recommendation
Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Services recommendation for specific preventive care practices in adolescent medicine.
acanthosis nigricans
Hyperpigmented, velvety skin patches often associated with insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome in adolescents.
ADHD transition planning
Specialized care coordination for adolescents with ADHD moving from pediatric to adult healthcare services.
adolescent health maintenance visit
Comprehensive annual preventive care appointment specifically designed for adolescents, incorporating age-appropriate sc...
adolescent substance use screening
Systematic assessment of alcohol, tobacco, and drug use patterns in adolescent patients using validated screening tools.
adolescent vaccine hesitancy
Reluctance or refusal by adolescents or their parents to receive recommended immunizations during teenage years.
adolescent weight management
Specialized approach to addressing weight concerns in adolescents that considers developmental, psychological, and socia...
anticipatory guidance
Proactive counseling about expected developmental changes and health promotion strategies for adolescents.
emancipated minor
A legal status allowing adolescents under 18 to make their own healthcare decisions independent of parental consent.
health care transition
Process of moving adolescents with chronic conditions from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare systems.
Tanner staging
A standardized scale used to assess the progression of physical development during puberty in adolescents.
transition of care
Process of transferring adolescents from pediatric to adult healthcare systems.
transition of care planning
Systematic preparation of adolescents with chronic conditions for transfer from pediatric to adult-oriented healthcare.
transition planning coordinator
Healthcare professional who facilitates the transfer of adolescent patients from pediatric to adult-centered care.