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English
Etymology
From French nœud vital.
Noun
noeud vital (plural noeuds vitals)
- (botany, obsolete) The junction between root and stem of a plant.
- (anatomy) A small part of the brainstem that controls breathing and especially the gasping reflex.
References
- J. M. D. Olmsted (1944 November) “Historical note on the 'noeud vital' or respiratory center”, in Bulletin of the History of Medicine, volume 16, number 4, →JSTOR, pages 343-350
Anagrams
French
Noun
noeud vital m (plural noeuds vitals)
- Alternative spelling of nœud vital