Meaning of the word "growing pains" in English

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growing pains

US /ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
UK /ˈɡroʊɪŋ peɪnz/
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Plural Noun

1.

pains in the limbs, especially the legs, experienced by children and thought to be associated with periods of rapid growth

Example:
My daughter often complains of growing pains in her legs at night.
The doctor assured us that his growing pains were normal and would pass.
2.

difficulties experienced in the early stages of a new project or enterprise

Example:
The company is experiencing some growing pains as it expands into new markets.
Implementing the new software came with its own set of growing pains.
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