vagotonia


va·go·to·nia

noun \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

Origin of VAGOTONIA

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1915

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