vitalism

• 一种哲学和科学学说，认为生命的本质在于一种不同于纯物理或化学力量的活力或生命力。

A philosophical and scientific doctrine holding that life originates from a vital principle distinct from purely physical or chemical forces.

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1. Philosophical doctrineC1formalscientific

   The theory that life processes are not explicable by the laws of physics and chemistry alone and that life is in some part self-determining.

   哲学学说

   • Vitalism was a dominant theory in biology before the 20th century.
   • The decline of vitalism began with the synthesis of urea from inorganic compounds.
   • Some alternative medicine practices are based on principles of vitalism.