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vagal

 
Dictionary: va·gal   ('gəl) pronunciation

adj.
Of or relating to the vagus nerve.

vagally va'gal·ly adv.

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('gəl)
adj.

Of or relating to the vagus nerve.

Pertaining to the vagus nerve.

  • v. attack — see vasovagal attack.
  • v. maneuver — pressure on the carotid sinus or eyeball to terminate supraventricular tachycardia.
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: (neurology) of or relating to the vagus nerve
  Synonym: pneumogastric
  Pertains to noun: vagus (meaning #1)


 
 

 

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