vital function
[ˈvaɪtəl ˈfʌŋkʃən]
nounpl: vital functions
função vital
1. A basic physiological process necessary to sustain life, such as respiration, circulation, or digestion
The patient's vital functions remained stable after surgery.
As funções vitais do paciente permaneceram estáveis após a cirurgia.
2. An essential bodily operation monitored to assess health status
Doctors monitor the vital functions including heart rate, blood pressure, and breathing.
Os médicos monitoram as funções vitais, incluindo frequência cardíaca, pressão arterial e respiração.
3. Any critical biological process required for organism survival
Loss of vital functions indicates clinical death.
A perda das funções vitais indica morte clínica.
The term 'vital functions' is fundamental medical vocabulary used universally in healthcare settings across English-speaking countries, Brazil, and Portugal. It is commonly used in hospitals, clinics, and emergency medical services. In Brazil, 'funções vitais' is standard terminology in medical education and clinical practice, with special emphasis in ICU (Unidade de Terapia Intensiva) settings.
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