vasovagal

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Pertaining to the vagus nerve as well as the vascular system; often describing an attack etc. characterised by slowing of the pulse and a fall in blood pressure.

Pronunciation

/veɪsə(ʊ)ˈveɪɡəl/

Word forms

vasovagal

Etymology

From vaso- + vagal.

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