critical period
maturational stage in the lifespan of an organism during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to certain environmental stimuli
en-GB/ˈkɹɪtɪkəl ˈpɪəɹɪəd/
en-US/ˈkɹɪtɪkəl ˈpiɹiəd/
maturational stage in the lifespan of an organism during which the nervous system is especially sensitive to certain environmental stimuli