vi·tal·ism
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Definition of vitalism
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: a doctrine that the functions of a living organism are due to a vital principle distinct from physicochemical forces
2
: a doctrine that the processes of life are not explicable by the laws of physics and chemistry alone and that life is in some part self-determining
Other Words from vitalism
vitalist
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ˈvī-tə-list
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noun or adjective
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noun or adjective
vitalistic
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ˌvī-tə-ˈli-stik
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adjective
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adjective
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“Vitalism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vitalism. Accessed 7 Jul. 2022.
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vitalism
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vi·tal·ism
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Medical Definition of vitalism
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: a doctrine that the functions of a living organism are due to a vital principle distinct from physicochemical forces
2
: a doctrine that the processes of life are not explicable by the laws of physics and chemistry alone and that life is in some part self-determining
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