vital force
— Noun
– English
～ (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms
vital principle
— Noun
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～ a hypothetical force to which the functions and qualities peculiar to living things are sometimes ascribed
vital organ
— Noun
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～ a bodily organ that is essential for life
vital capacity
— Noun
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～ the maximum amount of air that can be exhaled after a maximum inhalation (usually tested with a spirometer); used to determine the condition of lung tissue
vital sign
— Noun
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～ sign of life; usually an indicator of a person's general physical condition; "he was still alive but his vital signs were weak"
vital statistics
— Noun
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～ data relating to births and deaths and health and diseases and marriages
vital
— Adjective
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～ urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest"
vital
— Adjective
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～ manifesting or characteristic of life; "a vital, living organism"; "vital signs"
vital
— Adjective
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～ performing an essential function in the living body; "vital organs"; "blood and other vital fluids"; "the loss of vital heat in shock"; "a vital spot"; "life-giving love and praise"