varhaiselämän
Varhaiselämän is a Finnish term that translates to "early life" or "early life stages." It broadly encompasses the period from conception through the first few years of an organism's existence. This phase is characterized by rapid growth, development, and the establishment of fundamental biological systems. In humans, varhaiselämän covers embryonic development, fetal development, infancy, and early childhood. It is a critical period where genetic predispositions interact with environmental factors to shape an individual's long-term health and well-being.
The study of varhaiselämän is interdisciplinary, drawing on fields such as biology, medicine, psychology, and sociology.