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Meaning of "vagal" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF VAGAL

vagal  [ˈveɪɡəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF VAGAL

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Vagal is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES VAGAL MEAN IN ENGLISH?

vagal

Vagus nerve

The vagus nerve, also called the pneumogastric nerve, is known as the tenth cranial nerve, or simply CNX. The cranial nerves exist as pairs and there are twelve such pairs, however these are normally referred to in the singular.

Definition of vagal in the English dictionary

The definition of vagal in the dictionary is of, relating to, or affecting the vagus nerve.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH VAGAL


bagel
ˈbeɪɡəl
beigel
ˈbeɪɡəl
Breughel
ˈbrɔɪɡəl
Brueghel
ˈbrɔɪɡəl
finagle
fɪˈneɪɡəl
giggle
ˈɡɪɡəl
Hegel
ˈheɪɡəl
jiggle
ˈdʒɪɡəl
madrigal
ˈmædrɪɡəl
niggle
ˈnɪɡəl
paigle
ˈpeɪɡəl
plagal
ˈpleɪɡəl
prodigal
ˈprɒdɪɡəl
squiggle
ˈskwɪɡəl
taigle
ˈteɪɡəl
tragal
ˈtreɪɡəl
vasovagal
ˌveɪzəʊˈveɪɡəl
wallydraigle
ˈwɒlɪˌdreɪɡəl
wiggle
ˈwɪɡəl
wriggle
ˈrɪɡəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE VAGAL

vag
vagabond
vagabondage
vagabondise
vagabondish
vagabondism
vagabondize
vagally
vagaries
vagarious
vagariously
vagarish
vagary
vagged
vagging
vagi
vagile
vagility
vagina
vaginae

WORDS THAT END LIKE VAGAL

algal
astragal
Bengal
centrifugal
Donegal
egal
frugal
fungal
gal
illegal
legal
mangal
paralegal
Portugal
regal
sarcophagal
Senegal
septifragal
Warangal
West Bengal

Synonyms and antonyms of vagal in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «vagal» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF VAGAL

Find out the translation of vagal to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of vagal from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «vagal» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

迷走神经
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

vagal
570 millions of speakers

English

vagal
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

vagal
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مبهمية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

блуждающего
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

vagal
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ঐ স্নায়ু-সংক্রান্ত
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

vagal
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Vagal
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Vagus
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

迷走神経の
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

미주
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Vagal
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

vagal
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சஞ்சார
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

Vagal
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

vagus
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

vagale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

nerwu błędnego
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

блукаючого
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vagal
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

πνευμονογαστρικού νεύρου
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

vagale
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

vagala
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

vagal
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of vagal

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «VAGAL»

The term «vagal» is regularly used and occupies the 84.000 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «VAGAL» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about vagal

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «VAGAL»

Discover the use of vagal in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to vagal and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Advances in Vagal Afferent Neurobiology
Taking a comprehensive approach in which all aspects of the vagal afferent system are considered, from the terminals in the visceral tissues to the neural pathways within the central nervous system, this extensive text reviews the ...
Bradley J. Undem, Daniel Weinreich, 2005
2
Heart Rate Variability as a Non-invasive Biomarker of ...
The objective of this dissertation is to determine if a heart rate variability threshold exists.
Gregory Khoren Karapetian, 2008
3
Central projections of vagal afferents
The most caudal vagal projections were described via the trigeminal or external vagal fascicle (see p. 42). 2.1.7., pre and postnatal development of vagal afferents to the NTS Carbocyanine dye tracing techniques have been used to examine ...
Jean-Jacques Puizillout
4
Handbook of Socialization: Theory and Research
Vagal Tone The parasympathetic branch of the peripheral nervous system, and its main nerve, the vagus, is also implicated in reactivity to stress. The vagus, the 10th cranial nerve, communicates bidirectionally between the viscera and the ...
Joan E. Grusec, Paul D. Hastings, 2008
5
Neuroanat and Physiology of Abdominal Vagal Afferents
Neuroanatomy and Physiology of Abdominal Vagal Afferents provides a concise, up-to-date selection of focused reviews of vagal sensory participation in control of gastrointestinal function and behavior.
Sue Ritter, Robert C. Ritter, Charles D. Barnes, 1992
6
Textbook of Pediatric Emergency Procedures
Many different vagal maneuvers have been used to convert stable supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). The procedures are relatively simple and can be performed by a variety of medical personnel, including physicians, physicians- in-training, ...
Christopher King, Fred M. Henretig, 2008
7
General Thoracic Surgery
Vagal-Sparing. Esophagectomy. Video-Assisted Esophageal Resection Figure 140-2. The gastric dissection is initiated ... Inresponsetotheseissues,the author's group uses a vagal-sparing technique for patients with high-grade dysplasia or ...
Thomas W. Shields, Joseph LoCicero, Carolyn E. Reed, 2009
8
Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract
opposing vagal efferent pathways (63). More recent studies emphasize the dominance of vagal reflex modulation of NANC mechanisms (84). Thus, afferent information may be differentially processed and, ultimately, recruit different ...
Kim E. Barrett, Fayez K. Ghishan, Juanita L. Merchant, 2006
9
Development in Infancy: An Introduction
In a prospective longitudinal study, vagal tone and heart period were measured twice, at 2 months and at 5 years, in both children and their mothers to evaluate and compare the development of the vagal system and its regulatory capacity at ...
Marc H. Bornstein, Michael E. Lamb, 2002
10
Traumatic Dissociation: Neurobiology and Treatment
The quickest way to achieve mobilization is to release the ventral vagal brake. This action instantly activates the heart and thus provides energy for active defense. Individuals can rapidly calm themselves by reengaging the ventral vagal ...
Eric Vermetten, Martin J. Dorahy, David Spiegel, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «VAGAL»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term vagal is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Customer Satisfaction, Least Action and the Vagal Nerve
What you see above is the vagal nerve and it's crucial to our story about call centers, as you will see. Customer satisfaction is often considered to be a dark art ... «Pulse, Jul 15»
2
Vagal Nerve Stimulation Encouraging in Stroke Rehab
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE — A preliminary clinical study suggests that vagal nerve stimulation (VNS) as an aid to rehabilitation in stroke patients appears safe ... «Medscape, Feb 15»
3
A Weight-Loss Device Aims To Curb Hunger By Zapping A Nerve
The VBLOC vagal blocking device, developed by EnteroMedics of St. Paul, Minn., generates an electrical pulse in the vagus nerve, perhaps blocking ... «NPR, Jan 15»
4
Will 'Zap Away Fat' Device Work in Real World?
Obesity experts are questioning whether the weight loss seen in trials of the recently approved vagal nerve stimulator that boosts satiety will hold up in the real ... «MedPage Today, Jan 15»
5
EnteroMedics Announces FDA Approval of VBLOC® Vagal Blocking …
VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy, delivered by a pacemaker-like device called the ... and VBLOC® vagal blocking therapy; our ability to obtain third party coding, ... «MarketWatch, Jan 15»
6
Vagal Nerve Blockade for Obesity?
Vagal nerve blockade therapy was associated with more weight loss in obese patients than a sham control device, but not enough to meet the prespecified ... «Medscape, Sep 14»
7
Implanted Device Tested as New Weight-Loss Option
In a vagal blockage, electrodes are placed on the vagus nerve, which helps regulate the digestive tract. The electrodes deliver 12 hours a day of stimulation to ... «dailyRx, Sep 14»
8
Vagal Nerve Block Therapy for Morbid Obesity Explored
(HealthDay News) — Vagal nerve block therapy may be effective for weight loss in morbid obesity, and trends in bariatric surgery procedures have changed ... «Monthly Prescribing Reference, Sep 14»
9
Vagal-Nerve Stimulation Fails to Improve Cardiac Remodeling or …
BARCELONA, SPAIN — An investigational procedure designed to enhance parasympathetic tone by directly stimulating the vagal nerve failed to improve left ... «Medscape, Aug 14»
10
Henry Ford Seeks Tinnitus Patients for Vagal Nerve Stimulation …
The National Institutes of Health-supported study will examine the effectiveness and safety of the vagal nerve stimulator (VNS) – a small, surgically implanted ... «Newswise, Jun 14»

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