vital function

Noun

(biology) Any function of the body that is essential for maintaining life, especially breathing and circulation.

Japanese Meaning

生命維持に不可欠な体の機能（例：呼吸、循環など）

The medulla oblongata regulates the vital function of breathing and circulation.

延髄は呼吸と循環という生命維持機能を調節する。

Sense（1）

(biology) Any function of the body that is essential for maintaining life, especially breathing and circulation.

vital functions

（ plural ）