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Does the growth plate close at 25? Understanding the Science of Adult Height

On average, the final closure of growth plates occurs in the mid-to-late teens, far earlier than 25. This biological process is a crucial step in human development that marks the end of long bone lengthening. Understanding this process definitively answers the question: Does the growth plate close at 25?

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