This is the 1222nd most frequent Catalan word.
crític
"Crític" in Catalan means "critical" (adjective) or "critic" (noun).
Here, 'crítica' refers to offering a well-thought evaluation or judgment about the treatment.
El metge va donar una opinió crítica sobre el tractament.
The doctor gave a critical opinion about the treatment.
In this context, 'crític' conveys that the moment is of vital importance and urgency.
Estem en un moment crític per a la decisió.
We are in a critical moment to make the decision.
Here, 'crític' is a noun meaning a professional who evaluates artistic works.