这个词是什么意思？
The state that distinguishes organisms from inorganic matter, manifested by growth, metabolism, reproduction, and adaptation. It includes the course of existence, the sum of experiences, the mode of existing, or the fact of being. Over the centuries inquiries into the nature of life have crossed the boundaries from philosophy to biology, forensic medicine, anthropology, etc., in creative as well as scientific literature. (Random House Unabridged Dictionary, 2d ed; Dr. James H. Cassedy, NLM History of Medicine Division)
中文名称索引；定义为 MeSH 英文原文，尚未逐条译审。MESH:D019369 · MeSH 2026。
Courtesy of the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Annual snapshot; later updates may not be reflected. NLM does not endorse this service.