golden hour
noun
gold·en hour
ˈgōl-dən-ˈau̇(-ə)r 
: the hour immediately following traumatic injury in which medical treatment to prevent irreversible internal damage and optimize the chance of survival is most effective
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“Golden hour.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/golden%20hour. Accessed 31 Jul. 2025.
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