Vis

Force or energy. V. conservatrix, the healing power of nature. V. formativa, the energy of nature as manifest in the formation of new ti ue to replace that which has been destroyed. V. a fronte, energy exerted in front; resistance. V. inertise, that force by virtue of which a body at rest remains at rest; or, if in motion, continues in motion. V. medicatrix. Same as V. conservatrix. V. plastrix, in biology, growth-force. See Bathmism, Physio bathmism, Statobathmism. V. a tergo, force applied from behind. V. vitae, vital force.