Fourteen-year-old Lisa complains to her family doctor that she feels like her hands and feet are too big. Her doctor tells her this is a common feeling in adolescence and is primarily due to

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Asynchronous growth refers to the uneven growth rates of different parts of the body during adolescence, which can lead to feelings of disproportion, such as thinking one's hands and feet are too big. This is a normal part of development as different body parts grow at different rates.

Fourteen-Year-Old Lisa Complains to Her Family Doctor That She Feels