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vagotonia

Syllabification: (va·go·to·ni·a)
Pronunciation: /ˌvägəˈtōnēə/
Definition of vagotonia

noun

  • the condition in which there is increased influence of the parasympathetic nervous system and increased excitability of the vagus nerve, producing bradycardia and faintness.
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