| vitalise | To endow with vital force. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| vitalism | <biology> The doctrine that all the functions of a living organism are due to an unknown vital principle distinct from all chemical and physical forces. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vitalist | <biology> A believer in the theory of vitalism; opposed to physicist. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vitalistic | <biology> Pertaining to, or involving, vitalism, or the theory of a special vital principle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vitality | The quality or state of being vital; the principle of life; vital force; animation; as, the vitality of eggs or vegetable seeds; the vitality of an enterprise. Origin: L. Vitalitas: cf. F. Vitalite. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vitality test | A group of thermal and electrical test's used to aid in assessment of dental pulp health. Synonym: pulp test. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vitalize | To endow with life, or vitality; to give life to; to make alive; as, vitalized blood. Origin: Cf. F. Vitaliser. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| vitallium | <chemical> An alloy of 60% cobalt, 20% chromium, 5% molybdenum, and traces of other substances. It is used in dentures, certain surgical appliances, prostheses, implants, and instruments. Chemical name: Cobalt alloy, base, Co 56-68,Cr 25.00-29.00,Mo 5.00-6.00,Ni 1.75-3.75,Fe 0-3.00,Mn 0-1.00,Si 0-1.00,C 0.20-0.30,B 0-0.007 (UNS R30021) (12 Dec 1998) |
| vitalometer | An electrical device for determining the vitality of the tooth pulp. (05 Mar 2000) |
| vitals | 1. Organs that are necessary for life; more especially, the heart, lungs, and brain. 2. The part essential to the life or health of anything; as, the vitals of a state. "The vitals of the public body." Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |