va·go·to·ni·a

(vā′gə-tō′nē-ə)

Overactivity or irritability of the vagus nerve, adversely affecting function of the blood vessels, stomach, and muscles.

[vag(us) + -tonia.]

va′go·ton′ic (-tŏn′ĭk) adj.

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vagotonic

(ˌveɪɡəˈtɒnɪk)

adj

(Pathology) of or relating to vagotonia

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