noeud vital

noun

The junction between root and stem of a plant.

OriginFrench nœud vital →
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Meanings

nounnoeud vital (plural noeuds vitals)

plural noeuds vitals

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

Origin

  1. Frenchnœud vital
  2. Englishnoeud vital

From French nœud vital.

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