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nervus vagus

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun nervus vagus has 1 sense
  1. vagus, vagus nerve, nervus vagus, pneumogastric, pneumogastric nerve, tenth cranial nerve, wandering nerve - a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera
    --1 is a kind of cranial nerve

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nervus vagus

Definition:

The nervus vagus, also known as the vagus nerve, is the longest cranial nerve in the human body. It is responsible for controlling various bodily functions, including the parasympathetic nervous system.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: nervus vagus

Senses:

  1. Medical: The pair of cranial nerves that originate from the medulla and innervate different organs, assisting in regulating various body functions.

Usages:

  1. Medicine: The nervus vagus plays a vital role in controlling the heart rate and digestive system.

Sample Sentences:

  1. The nervus vagus transmits signals from the brain to the heart, controlling its beating rate.
  2. Meditation and deep breathing can stimulate the nervus vagus, promoting relaxation and reducing stress.

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