vagotropic

American

[vay-guh-trop-ik, -troh-pik] / ˌveɪ gəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective

Physiology.

affecting the vagus nerve.

vagotropic British

/ ˌveɪɡəˈtrɒpɪk /

adjective

physiol (of a drug) affecting the activity of the vagus nerve

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Etymology

Origin of vagotropic

vago- + -tropic

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