Lexicon:Climacteric
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| Term: | climacteric |
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| References: | Master and Commander, page 181 The Ionian Mission, page 80 |
| Meaning: | A critical period or year in a person's life when major changes in health or fortune are thought to take place; therefore a crisis in the treatment of a disease or medical condition. The term nowadays refers specifically to the menopause. |
Additional information
Maturin's Medicine — This article is based on information from Maturin's Medicine, compiled and edited by Kerry Webb, with the help of a number of contributors.
