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lifeblood

life·blood [ lf blùd ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. something vital to whole: something that is vitally important to the welfare of a larger entity
Donations are the lifeblood of this organization.

2. blood necessary for life: blood when considered as necessary in maintaining life ( literary )

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