vagotonia
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vagotonia
[va″go-to´ne-ah]irritability of the vagus nerve, characterized by vasomotor instability, sweating, disordered peristalsis, and muscle spasms. adj., adj vagoton´ic.
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va·go·to·ni·a
(vā'gō-tō'nē-ă),Archaic designation for a condition in which the parasympathetic autonomic system is reputedly overactive.
Synonym(s): parasympathotonia, sympathetic imbalance
[vago- + G. tonos, strain]
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vagotonia
(vā′gə-tō′nē-ə)n.
Overactivity or irritability of the vagus nerve, adversely affecting function of the blood vessels, stomach, and muscles.
va′go·ton′ic (-tŏn′ĭk) adj.
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vagotonia
A term of waning use for hyperexcitability of the parasympathetic nervous system, which is characterised by vasomotor instability, increased peristalsis and/or constipation, hyperhidrosis, muscle cramping and others.Segen's Medical Dictionary. © 2012 Farlex, Inc. All rights reserved.