vagal, a. Anat. and Path.
(ˈveɪgəl)
[f. vag-us + -al1.]
a. vagal nerve, the vagus or pneumogastric nerve. b. Of, pertaining to, or affecting this.
| 1854 Orr's Circ. Sci., Org. Nat. I. 205 The exoccipitals..are perforated to give exit to the vagal and hypoglossal nerves. 1885 M{supc}William in Jrnl. Physiol. VI. 223 The effects of vagal stimulation were frequently investigated. 1899 Allbutt's Syst. Med. VI. 816 The upper vagal roots are more concerned in inspiration than the lower ones. |
Hence ˈvagally adv., by, or by means of, the vagus.
| 1951 Gastroenterology XIX. 263 In dogs with vagally innervated or vagally denervated gastric pouches intravenous injections of Banthine..and of atropine..almost completely inhibited the secretion of hydrochloric acid. 1961 Lancet 26 Aug. 475/1 Unconsciousness can follow irritation of vagally innervated viscera. 1978 Nature 28 Sept. 323/2 Vagally induced release of Ach. |