# noeud vital

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. The junction between root and stem of a plant.
2. A small part of the brainstem that controls breathing and especially the gasping reflex.

## Etymology
From French nœud vital.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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