vagotonia

noun va·go·to·nia \ˌvā-gə-ˈtō-nē-ə\

Definition of VAGOTONIA

: excessive excitability of the vagus nerve resulting typically in vasomotor instability, constipation, and sweating

— va·go·ton·ic \-ˈtä-nik\ adjective

New Latin

First Known Use: circa 1915

Medical Dictionary

noun va·go·to·nia \ˌvā-gə-ˈtō-nē-ə\

: excessive excitability of the vagus nerve resulting typically in vasomotor instability, constipation, and sweating—compare sympathicotonia

—va·go·ton·ic \-ˈtän-ik\ adjective

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