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Electro-vitalism
Electro-vitalism E*lec`tro-vi"tal*ism, n. (Physiol.) The theory that the functions of living organisms are dependent upon electricity or a kindred force.
Vis vitalis
Vis Vis, n. 1. Force; power. 2. (Law) (a) Physical force. (b) Moral power. Principle of vis viva (Mech.), the principle that the difference between the aggregate work of the accelerating forces of a system and that of the retarding forces is equal to one half the vis viva accumulated or lost in the system while the work is being done. Vis impressa [L.] (Mech.), force exerted, as in moving a body, or changing the direction of its motion; impressed force. Vis inerti[ae]. [L.] (a) The resistance of matter, as when a body at rest is set in motion, or a body in motion is brought to rest, or has its motion changed, either in direction or in velocity. (b) Inertness; inactivity. Note: Vis interti[ae] and inertia are not strictly synonymous. The former implies the resistance itself which is given, while the latter implies merely the property by which it is given. Vis mortua [L.] (Mech.), dead force; force doing no active work, but only producing pressure. Vis vit[ae], or Vis vitalis [L.] (Physiol.), vital force. Vis viva [L.] (Mech.), living force; the force of a body moving against resistance, or doing work, in distinction from vis mortua, or dead force; the kinetic energy of a moving body; the capacity of a moving body to do work by reason of its being in motion. See Kinetic energy, in the Note under Energy. The term vis viva is not usually understood to include that part of the kinetic energy of the body which is due to the vibrations of its molecules.
Vitalism
Vitalism Vi"tal*ism, n. (Biol.) The doctrine that all the functions of a living organism are due to an unknown vital principle distinct from all chemical and physical forces.
Vitalist
Vitalist Vi`tal*ist, n. (Biol.) A believer in the theory of vitalism; -- opposed to physicist.
Vitalistic
Vitalistic Vi`tal*is"tic, a. (Biol.) Pertaining to, or involving, vitalism, or the theory of a special vital principle.

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- Vitalis may refer to: Vitalis Chikoko (born 1991), Zimbabwean professional basketball player Vitalis Takawira (born 1972), Zimbabwean footballer Vitalis...
- Orderic Vitalis (Latin: Ordericus Vitalis; 16 February 1075 – c. 1142) was an English chronicler and Benedictine monk who wrote one of the great contemporary...
- Saint Vitalis may refer to: Saint Vitalis of Milan (1st-2nd century), early Christian martyr Saint Vitalis, martyred in 250 under the ****cution of Decius...
- Danielle Vitalis is a British actress and writer. She has lead roles in series such as Sliced (2019) and Smothered (2023), and made appearances in films...
- own business!" Vitalis was killed when a man, misunderstanding the nature of the monk's visit to a brothel, struck him on the head. Vitalis managed to return...
- signs Vitalis Chikoko". Sportando. June 21, 2024. Retrieved June 21, 2024. Chikoko, Vitalis. "About". Facebook. Retrieved 23 July 2015. "Vitalis Chikoko...
- Coraline Vitalis (French pronunciation: [kɔʁalin vitalis]; born 9 May 1995) is a French fencer. She competed in the 2020 and 2024 Olympics, winning a...
- Vitalis of ****isi (Italian: San Vitale d'****isi) (1295 – 31 May 1370) was an Italian hermit and monk. Born in Bastia Umbra, Vitalis as a youth was licentious...
- entry, Vitalis leaves Robert's service abruptly, and after being escorted back to him, Robert begs for Vitalis' pardon for his actions. Vitalis gained...
- had postings to Canberra and Moscow. Vitalis is the first Gr****-New Zealander to be appointed amb****ador. Vitalis is believed to have joined the New Zealand...