"critical period" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: critical periods [plural]
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  1. (psychology, biology) A maturational stage in the lifespan of an organism during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to certain environmental stimuli. Wikipedia link: critical period Categories (topical): Biology, Psychology

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