noeud vital
noeud vital · noeuds vitals
A small part of the brainstem that controls breathing and especially the gasping reflexA small part of the brainstem that controls breathing and especially the gasping reflex.
Meaning
2 sensesA small part of the brainstem that controls breathing and especially the gasping reflex.
(obsolete)The junction between root and stem of a plant.
Origin
From French nœud vital.From French nœud vital.
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Forms
plural: noeuds vitals| Singular | noeud vital |
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irregular
See also
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