vasovagal

adjective va·so·va·gal \ˌvā-zō-ˈvā-gəl\

Definition of VASOVAGAL

: relating to, involving, or caused by action of the vagus nerve on blood vessel dilation and heart rate <vasovagal syncope>

1907

Medical Dictionary

adjective va·so·va·gal \ˌvā-zō-ˈvā-gəl\

: of, relating to, or involving both vascular and vagal factors <a vasovagal reaction>

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