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vagotonia

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va⋅go⋅to⋅ni⋅a

  [vey-guh-toh-nee-uh]
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–noun Pathology.
hyperexcitability of the vagus nerve, producing bradycardia, decreased heart output, and faintness.
Origin:
1910–15; vago- + -tonia

Related forms:
va⋅go⋅ton⋅ic  [vey-guh-ton-ik] , adjective
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va·go·to·ni·a   (vā'gə-tō'nē-ə)   
n.  Overactivity or irritability of the vagus nerve, adversely affecting function of the blood vessels, stomach, and muscles.

[vag(us) + -tonia.]
va'go·ton'ic (-tŏn'ĭk) adj.
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Main Entry: va·go·to·nia
Pronunciation: "vA-g&-'tO-nE-&
Function: noun
: excessive excitability of the vagus nerve resultingtypically in vasomotor instability, constipation, and sweating —compare SYMPATHICOTONIA —va·go·ton·ic /-'tän-ik/ adjective
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vagotonia va·go·to·ni·a (vā'gə-tō'nē-ə)
n.
Overactivity or irritability of the vagus nerve, adversely affecting function of the blood vessels, stomach, and muscles. Also called sympathetic imbalance.

va'go·ton'ic (-tŏn'ĭk) adj.

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