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vagotonia definition

va·go·to·nia (vā′gə tō′nē ə)

noun

a disorder resulting from overstimulation of the vagus nerve, causing a slowing of the heart rate, fainting, etc.

Etymology: ModL: see vago-, tone, & -ia

Related Forms:

  • vagotonic va′·go·ton′ic (-tän′ik) adjective

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