vagus

American  

[vey-guhs] / ˈveɪ gəs /

noun

plural

vagi

1. vagus nerve.

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vagus British  

/ ˈveɪɡəs /

noun

1. the tenth cranial nerve, which supplies the heart, lungs, and viscera

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Etymology

Origin of vagus

1830–40; < Latin: wandering

Example Sentences

If there's one nerve you want to touch in 2026 - it's the vagus nerve.

From BBC

New research suggests that one of the most important keys to a healthier and more youthful heart may be the vagus nerve.

From Science Daily

The other was the vagus nerve, a key communication route between the brain and internal organs such as the lungs and digestive system.

From Science Daily

He discovered that the vagus nerve—which connects the brain to many organs—can send electrical signals that suppress the inflammatory response.

From The Wall Street Journal

Humming, I am told, can help stimulate our vagus nerve and slow down our heart rate.

From BBC