vitals
/ˈvaɪtəlz/
noun
- The organs of the body that are essential for life, such as the heart, lungs, and brain.
- The knight's armor protected his vitals during battle.
- In anatomy class, we studied the location of the human vitals.
- The bullet narrowly missed his vitals, saving his life.
- The most important or essential parts of something.
- The editor cut the article down to its vitals.
- We need to focus on the vitals of the business to survive the recession.
- The vitals of the plan include funding and a clear timeline.
- Short for 'vital signs' — measurements of basic body functions like pulse, temperature, and blood pressure.
- Paramedics took her vitals at the accident scene.
- His vitals were stable after the surgery.
- The nurse checked the patient's vitals every hour.
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