Answer: climacterics

AnswerCrossword Clue
climactericsA critical period or event
climactericsThe period of life when fertility and sexual activity are in decline; (in women) menopause
climactericsCLIMACTERIC, a supposedly critical stage in human life, esp occurring at ages that are multiples of seven years
climactericsThe ripening period of certain fruits such as apples, involving increased metabolism and only possible while still on the tree