vagal

adjective

va·​gal ˈvā-gəl How to pronounce vagal (audio)
: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve
vagally adverb

Examples of vagal in a Sentence

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Unlike deep-brain stimulation, which is used to treat some of the same conditions, vagal nerve stimulation can be accomplished without neurosurgery. R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024 For example, a large cluster of vagal neurons clings like a vine to the carotid artery in your neck. R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024 High vagal tone, perhaps secondary to obstructive sleep apnea or vigorous athletic conditioning may lead to heart block. Christopher Lee, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2024 The way your body does that is to increase vagal nerve activity, which, in turn, slows down your heart rate. Trisha Pasricha, Washington Post, 29 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for vagal 

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vagal was in 1854

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“Vagal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vagal. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

vagal

adjective
va·​gal ˈvā-gəl How to pronounce vagal (audio)
: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve
vagal stimulation
vagally adverb
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