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vitalism [′vīd·əl‚iz·əm] (biology) The theory that the activities of a living organism are under the guidance of an agency which has none of the attributes of matter or energy. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Nineteenth-century vitalists pointed to wounds that heal themselves, embryos that somehow develop into offspring, and the other wonders of reproduction. Everyone, from prolife vitalists to Hemlock Society cheerleaders, speaks in terms of "dignity. |
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