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NERVUS VAGUS

(noun)
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There is 1 meaning of the phrase Nervus Vagus.

Nervus Vagus - as a noun

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pneumogastric20pneumogastric nervetenth cranial nervevagus9vagus nervewandering nerve

Example Sentences

"The nervus vagus is the longest cranial nerve in the body."
"Stimulation of the nervus vagus can help reduce seizures in epileptic patients."
"Damage to the nervus vagus can result in difficulty swallowing or speaking."
"The nervus vagus plays a key role in regulating heart rate and blood pressure."
"The nervus vagus is responsible for controlling many vital organs in the neck and chest."
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