noeud vital

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The junction between root and stem of a plant.
  2. A small part of the brainstem that controls breathing and especially the gasping reflex.

Word forms

noeud vital noeuds vitals

Etymology

From French nœud vital.

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