vagotropic
[ vey-guh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌveɪ gəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /
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adjective Physiology.
affecting the vagus nerve.
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British Dictionary definitions for vagotropic
vagotropic
/ (ˌveɪɡəˈtrɒpɪk) /
adjective
physiol (of a drug) affecting the activity of the vagus nerve
Word Origin for vagotropic
C20: from vag (us) + -tropic
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Medical definitions for vagotropic
vagotropic
[ vā′gə-trŏp′ĭk, -trō′pĭk ]
adj.
Affecting or acting on the vagus nerve. Used chiefly of a drug.
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