Vagus

Word VAGUS
Character 5
Hyphenation va gus
Pronunciations N/A

Definitions and meanings of "Vagus"

What do we mean by vagus?

The vagus nerve. noun

The tenth cranial nerve, or wandering nerve, the longest and most widely distributed of the nerves of the brain, extending through the neck and thorax to the upper part of the abdomen. noun

In insects, the principal visceral or stomatogastric nerve, which originates in two parts in the head, beneath the bases of the antennæ, uniting in a ganglion below the cerebrum, and passing backward along the upper surface of the intestinal canal. noun

Wandering; -- applied especially to the pneumogastric nerve. adjective

The vagus nerve. noun

A homeless person or vagrant. noun

A mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera noun

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Adjective: 1) wandering; 2) vague (Wiktionary) Urban Dictionary

To think,mean or say something in a way which is not clear or definite. Urban Dictionary

Posting or talking about drama without naming the specific details. Urban Dictionary

It's when something, or someone is sort of non-specific about whatever it is that they might (or might not) be talking about, dealing with, screwing or what have you. Unless it's not, which means that at some point it may or may not be. Time will tell. Urban Dictionary

A slang term for the female genitalia. It may commonly be confused with type of pasta sauce. Urban Dictionary

A quality future bosses and politicians display from early childhood onwards. They are partial to longwinded and obscure explanations for the simple and the direct. When asked in pre school if they've cleaned behind the ears they tend to lapse into a long, shiny monologue on the merits of discontinuing plastic bags and collaring pet hamsters. Vagueness therefore is a noble and useful habit of committing to nothing, of never confronting the hostile other party and always letting the object person think what he's heard is probably what he wanted to hear, not realizing he couldn't be farther from the truth. Urban Dictionary

"In The Vague" is an expression that means "i kinda know but not really." It means that you aren't sure about something. Urban Dictionary

Vague is when something is not explained fully. A Vague character is somebody that people do not know anything about. Urban Dictionary

To answer a direct question with a vague reply. Urban Dictionary

In reference to an Asian whose eyes are so slanty they are unable to see clearly. Urban Dictionary

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The word "vagus" in example sentences

"We're trying to develop the technology to the point where we can do away with the electrodes that are used in vagus nerve stimulation and deep brain stimulation," ASU professor William J. Tyler told IEEE Spectrum: ❋ Unknown (2009)

My sort they call vagus frivolous minds that must wander. ❋ Peters, Ellis, 1913- (1988)

They found that only fat appeared to turn on the endocannabinoid system by a signal that traveled to the brain and then to the intestines via a certain nerve bundle called the vagus, and that happened early in the process of digestion. ❋ Unknown (2011)

The device, known as a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS), is implanted under the skin and sends electrical impulses to stimulate the vagus nerve in the neck. ❋ Rob Stein (2010)

TRUDEAU: Directly to a very important nerve bundle deep in the brain called the vagus nerve - sometimes called the wanderer, because the vagus has branches that wander throughout the body. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Loewi named the substance released by the relevant nerve, called the vagus nerve, Vagusstoff; today it is known as the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. ❋ Rosenfield, Israel (2008)

He has treated three other chronic hiccup patients with some success by implanting what's called a vagus nerve stimulator. ❋ Unknown (2006)

The tenth pair, the pneumogastric, also known as the vagus or wandering nerves, are the longest and most complex of all the cranial nerves. ❋ Albert F. Blaisdell (N/A)

Hiccups after surgery are thought to be due to a mild injury of this nerve called the vagus nerve caused by the tube that is used to help the patient breathe during surgery. ❋ M.D. By LISA SANDERS (2011)

It wasn't until she watched a medical commercial on a late-night television program for an implantable device called a vagus nerve stimulator (VNS) that she finally felt there could be a more effective therapy for her. ❋ Unknown (2010)

Sadly, none of the treatments for epilepsy - anti-seizure medications, a procedure called vagus nerv ... ❋ Unknown (2009)

Fredericq [261] states that caffein increases the irritability of the cardiac vagus and accelerates the appearance of pseudofatigue of the vagus which is produced by prolonged stimulation of the nerve. ❋ Unknown (1909)

Join me as i go "vagus" (latin: wandering) in the medical arena as I go through medical school down under in Melbourne. ❋ Jeffrey (2010)

"...I ask my dignity vagus wandering in strange land..." ("[Antigone]" by [Roberta] di [Lorenzo]) ❋ Jesus Chameleon (2011)

[Dont] [vague] to her. ❋ Crazy_kiddo (2017)

"Lindsay just [tweeted] 'no tears left to cry over you b'" "[OMG no] way, she's totally [vagueing] about Connor" ❋ Vivian1345 (2018)

[Insert] specific example of [vague] here. [Show your work]. ❋ Madmann (2005)

The elderly [woman's] [vagu] looked like a [grilled cheese sandwich] being spread apart. ❋ Eiri Yuki (2007)

billy: 'I did the [Sucksville] Project which brought in handsome revenues to the firm. I expect suitable compensation and the [corner office] with the sea-view, and the tall secretary with the finely weighted boobs.' boss:' d-uh? Collect tickets to the Sunday Game on your way out from my PA. And don't forget, we are full up to our necks with work. Yeah, i vaguely recall the project you speak of- I remember [getting a raise] for it last week. The system has high expectations of you, and we value this association. If you're free the next weekend i'd like you to stay back in office and fill in for me, and show us that commitment you've been talking of. Did you say something about a tall girl, I'm looking for a change myself.' ❋ Manjeet Sg (2015)

Ted: "Hey, could you help me with my calculus homework" Mike: "what is it on?" Ted: "[derivatives]" Mike: "i don't know man, i haven't done those since [freshman year], i am kinda [in the vague] about how to do them" Ted: "aight man, it's cool" ❋ Thepoison (2010)

Tom: Who's that girl? Dave: Dunno some [minter]. Tom: VAGUE? Ben: Look at that guy walking around with [one shoe]! Who is he! Dave: [Fuck knows]! Some Vague character! ❋ Wasnim (2005)

[I am] [sick and tired] of you [vaguing] me. ❋ Lyza12 (2018)

1: Hey did [Chang] see you today? 2: No, I [scooted] by him since he can only see vaguely [anyway]. ❋ Hellomanatee (2011)

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