vagal

adjective va·gal \ˈvā-gəl\

Definition of VAGAL

: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve

— va·gal·ly \-gə-lē\ adverb

International Scientific Vocabulary

First Known Use: 1854

Medical Dictionary

adjective va·gal \ˈvā-gəl\

: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve <vagal stimulation>

—va·gal·ly \-gə-lē\ adverb

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