Max, a two-year-old boy, suffered from jaundice for three months. During this period, he lost five pounds and his physical growth was not normal. After he recovered from his illness, he gained eight pounds and grew by two inches. Max's growth after his recovery from jaundice can be described as _____.
A) canalization
B) myelination
C) differentiation
D) habituation

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Canalization refers to the ability of an organism to catch up in growth or development after experiencing a period of slowed or stunted growth, as seen in Max's rapid weight gain and growth spurt after recovering from jaundice.

Max, a Two-Year-Old Boy, Suffered from Jaundice for Three Months