# critical period

> maturational stage in the lifespan of an organism during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to certain environmental stimuli

**Wikidata**: [Q626890](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q626890)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_period)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/critical-period


## References

1. UMLS 2023