Associations to the word «Vital»

VITAL, adjective. Relating to, or characteristic of life.

VITAL, adjective. Necessary to the continuation of life; being the seat of life; being that on which life depends.

VITAL, adjective. Invigorating or life-giving.

VITAL, adjective. Necessary to continued existence.

VITAL, adjective. Relating to the recording of life events.

VITAL, adjective. Very important.

VITAL, adjective. Containing life; living.

VITAL, adjective. Capable of living; in a state to live; viable.

VITAL AIR, noun. (obsolete) (chemistry) oxygen

VITAL CAPACITIES, noun. Plural of vital capacity

VITAL CAPACITY, noun. (biology) The maximum volume of air that can be discharged from the lungs following maximum inspiration.

VITAL FORCE, noun. A hypothetical force that is the causative agent for the development of life

VITAL FUNCTION, noun. (biology) Any function of the body that is essential for maintaining life, especially breathing and circulation.

VITAL ORGAN, noun. An organ of the body which performs a sufficiently important function that damage to the organ can cause death.

VITAL ORGANS, noun. Plural of vital organ

VITAL SIGN, noun. (medicine) A particular component of a patient's vital signs

VITAL SIGNS, noun. (medicine) (pluralonly) A set of measurements of a patient's condition taken regularly to assess the state of bodily functions: CSM, skin signs, lung sounds, temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration.

VITAL SPARK, noun. Vital force (or the application of such a force)

VITAL STATISTIC, noun. A single important number derived from public health data or personal measurements.

VITAL STATISTICS, noun. Plural of vital statistic

VITAL STATISTICS, noun. Statistics of births, marriages and deaths.

VITAL STATISTICS, noun. The size of a woman's bust, waist and hips, normally measured in inches.

VITAL STATISTICS, noun. A concise piece of trivia on a subject, sometimes in table format.

VITAL, adjective. Urgently needed; absolutely necessary; "a critical element of the plan"; "critical medical supplies"; "vital for a healthy society"; "of vital interest".

VITAL, adjective. 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".

VITAL, adjective. Full of spirit; "a dynamic full of life woman"; "a vital and charismatic leader"; "this whole lively world".

VITAL, adjective. Manifesting or characteristic of life; "a vital, living organism"; "vital signs".