vagal

[ vey-guhl ]

/ Ë?veÉª gÉ™l /

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adjective

of or relating to a vagus nerve.

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Origin of vagal

First recorded in 1850â€“55; vag(us) + -al¹

Words nearby vagal

vae victis, vag, vagabond, vagabondage, vagabond's disease, vagal, vagal attack, vagal block, vagal trunk, vagarious, vagary

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How to use vagal in a sentence

In adults, greater vagal tone is associated with better social connectedness, enhanced well-being, and greater empathy for others.
The Transcendence of Tantric Sex - Issue 104: Harmony|David DeSteno|August 18, 2021|Nautilus
Increased vagal tone enhances emotional expression in the face, the inner earâ€™s ability to tune itself to the frequencies most associated with human speech, and the larynxâ€™s ability to relax and produce tones in a more soothing range.
The Transcendence of Tantric Sex - Issue 104: Harmony|David DeSteno|August 18, 2021|Nautilus
Direct manipulation of vagal tone through touch, breath control, and gaze arenâ€™t the only arrows tantric sex has in its quiver.
The Transcendence of Tantric Sex - Issue 104: Harmony|David DeSteno|August 18, 2021|Nautilus
As vagal tone goes up, the release of stress hormones in the body goes down.
The Transcendence of Tantric Sex - Issue 104: Harmony|David DeSteno|August 18, 2021|Nautilus

In children, for example, heightened vagal tone predicts more positive emotions, fewer problematic behaviors toward others, and increased social skills.
The Transcendence of Tantric Sex - Issue 104: Harmony|David DeSteno|August 18, 2021|Nautilus
Hanging can trigger a reflex known as vagal inhibition, which can instantly stop the heart.
Mary Kennedyâ€™s Last Days: Distress From RFK Divorce, New Girlfriend|Michael Daly|May 18, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In babies with the form of the gene that was not associated with risky behavior, vagal tone did decrease, which is what you want.
How Moms Make a Difference|Sharon Begley|May 7, 2011|DAILY BEAST

British Dictionary definitions for vagal

vagal

/ (Ë?veÉªÉ¡É™l) /

adjective

anatomy of, relating to, or affecting the vagus nervevagal inhibition

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition Â© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 Â© HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Medical definitions for vagal

vagal

[ vÄ?â€²gÉ™l ]

adj.

Of or relating to the vagus nerve.

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