noeud vital
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 (November 1944), “Historical note on the 'noeud vital' or respiratory center”, in Bulletin of the History of Medicine, volume 16, issue 4, JSTOR 44442830, pages 343-350
French
Noun
noeud vital m (plural noeuds vitals)
- Alternative spelling of nœud vital