Climacteric may refer to:
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Climacteric (human)
Menopause, also known as the climacteric, is the time in women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently, and they are no longer able to bear children. Menopause usually occurs between the age of 47 and 54. Medical professionals often d ...
, the time in most women's lives when menstrual periods stop permanently
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Climacteric (botany)
Generally, fleshy fruits can be divided into two groups based on the presence or absence of a respiratory increase at the onset of ripening. This respiratory increase—which is preceded, or accompanied, by a rise in ethylene—is called a clima ...
, a stage of fruit ripening
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''Climacteric'' (journal), a journal published by Informa Healthcare
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Climacteric year
In Ancient Greek philosophy and astrology, the climacterics (, from the Greek , ''klimaktērikós'') were certain purportedly critical years in a person's life, marking turning points.
Historic use
According to the astrologers, the person would ...
, in astrology
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