vagotonic


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va·go·to·ni·a

 (vā′gə-tō′nē-ə)
n.
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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