climacteric

Pronunciation:  US [ˌklaɪmæk'terɪk] UK [klaɪ'mæktərɪk]
  • n.Menopause; (The fruits of) complete ripeness; (It is believed that the fate of the once every seven years) pass
  • adj."Climacterical"
  • WebMenopause; Respiratory climacteric; Crisis