Definitions for vagotoniaˌveɪ gəˈtoʊ ni ə

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va•go•to•ni•aˌveɪ gəˈtoʊ ni ə(n.)

  1. excessive excitability of the vagus nerve, producing bradycardia, decreased heart output, and faintness.

    Category: Pathology

Origin of vagotonia:

1910–15

va`go•ton′ic-ˈtɒn ɪk(adj.)

Wiktionary

  1. vagotonia(Noun)

    irritability of the vagus nerve that adversely affects the function of the blood vessels, stomach, and muscles


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