vagotonia

vagotonia definition - medical

va·go·to·ni·a (vāˌgə-tōˈnē-ə)

noun
Overactivity or irritability of the vagus nerve, adversely affecting function of the blood vessels, stomach, and muscles. Also called sympathetic imbalance.

Related Forms:

  • vaˌgo·tonˈic (-tŏnˈĭk) adjective

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