vitals
Americanplural noun
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those bodily organs that are essential to life, as the brain, heart, liver, lungs, and stomach.
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the essential parts of something.
the vitals of a democracy.
Etymology
Origin of vitals
1600–10; translation of Latin vītālia; see vital
Example Sentences
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With Vitals, I wanted to put in the traditional things like sleep, movement and diet, which are all important.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2025
You can ask friends and family members for recommendations, or use platforms such as Vitals, an online physician booking site where patients can leave detailed ratings.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 13, 2023
But still Vitals did not do what they were meant to do, he said.
From Reuters • Feb. 24, 2023
Check your breathing by selecting Track your respiratory rate in the Vitals menu.
From Fox News • Jan. 27, 2022
Delia may to the Devil go, Delia may to the Devil, Devil go, to the Devil, Devil, Devil, Devil, Devil, Devil go for Strephon; Stop my Vitals, stop, stop, stop, stop, stop my Vitals.
From Wit and Mirth: or Pills to Purge Melancholy, Vol. 5 of 6 by D'Urfey, Thomas
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