vis a tergo
noun
vis a ter·go
ˌvis-ə-ˈtər-(ˌ)gō 
plural vires a tergo
ˌvī-rēz-
: a force acting from behind
the vis a tergo imparted by the heart and transmitted through the arteries—
Science
ScienceCite this Entry
“Vis a tergo.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/vis%20a%20tergo. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share