pneumogastric nerve

American  

noun

Anatomy.

1. the vagus nerve.

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Etymology

Origin of pneumogastric nerve

First recorded in 1825–35

Example Sentences

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pneumogastric nerve

It winds up thus, that it may be a germ that irritates the pneumogastric nerve.

From Philosophy of Osteopathy by Still, A. T. (Andrew Taylor)

Their action is, however, controlled by the pneumogastric nerve, through which impulses of an inhibitory nature are constantly traveling and acting as a restraining force.

From Psychotherapy by Walsh, James J. (James Joseph)

It was the pneumogastric nerve, which he reached: a nerve which, when deadened by Oriental skill, paralyzes the vocal chords.

From The Voice on the Wire by Ball, Eustace Hale

As this is a dangerous location for a layman to interfere with, owing to the branching of the carotid artery, pneumogastric nerve and jugular vein, it should be done by a qualified veterinarian.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

That which a powerful current will do applied to the pneumogastric nerve, will be done by a profound agitation of grief or joy—truly called a heart-shaking influence.

From The Catholic World; Volume I, Issues 1-6 A Monthly Eclectic Magazine by Rameur, E.