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
Check your breathing by selecting Track your respiratory rate in the Vitals menu.
From Fox News • Jan. 27, 2022
Tello said that she repeatedly e-mailed the companies, but that Vitals and Healthgrades only removed the suspect reviews after she involved a lawyer.
From The Verge • May 14, 2019
Comfort, my Prince, nor let your Passion swell To such a Torrent, it o'erwhelms your Reason, And preys upon the Vitals of your Soul.
From Ponteach The Savages of America by Moses, Montrose Jonas
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