Vagal

Word VAGAL
Character 5
Hyphenation va gal
Pronunciations /ˈveɪɡəl/

Definitions and meanings of "Vagal"

What do we mean by vagal?

Of or relating to the vagus nerve. adjective

Of or pertaining to the vagus, or par vagum; pneumogastric. See vagus.

Of or pertaining to the vagus, or pneumogastric nerves; pneumogastric. adjective

Of or relating to the vagus nerve adjective

Of or relating to the vagus nerve adjective

Of or relating to the vagus nerve.

Synonyms and Antonyms for Vagal

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The word "vagal" in example sentences

That safeguard is called the vagal brake, a concept developed by the pioneering work of Stephen Porges. ❋ William Kent Krueger (2010)

The difference between these states is called vagal tone. ❋ William Kent Krueger (2010)

A new technique called vagal nerve stimulation is very helpful in depression.10 The vagus nerve is your calming, relaxation nerve. ❋ M.D. Mark Hyman (2009)

They measured infants 'heart rates while they were exposed to the stressor, isolating a cardiac response called vagal tone. ❋ Unknown (2008)

[6], [8], [59], US may be able to confer a spatial resolution similar to those achieved by currently implemented neuromodulation strategies such as vagal nerve stimulation and DBS, which have been shown to possess high therapeutic value ❋ Unknown (2008)

The researchers found that autonomic parasympathetic vagal control was stronger in the yoga practitioners, compared with the non-yoga practitioners. ❋ Elaine Gavalas (2012)

That is why people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama are known in neurological circles as "vagal superstars." ❋ Mark Matousek (2011)

Strong vagal control is associated with better autonomic control over heart rate and a healthy heart. ❋ Elaine Gavalas (2012)

Blockade of vagal signals has been shown to reduce hunger, increase satiety and possibly have neuro-endocrine effects on liver and pancreas. ❋ Unknown (2009)

This treatment involves blockade of vagal activity via an implantable electronic system (Maestro System) that delivers high frequency, intermittent low energy electrical signals through laparoscopically implanted leads. ❋ Unknown (2009)

As blogged previously, the system reduces food intake by blocking vagal signals from the stomach and gut to the brain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The system is designed to reduce food intake by blocking vagal signals from the stomach and gut to the brain. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The system is implanted laparoscopically and uses high-frequency, low-energy electrical impulses to intermittently block vagal activity (therefore this has also been referred to as VBLOC therapy). ❋ Unknown (2009)

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