vagal

adjective

va·​gal ˈvā-gəl How to pronounce vagal (audio)
: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve
vagally adverb

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Talk with your healthcare provider before practicing vagal maneuvers on your own. Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 18 July 2025 Somatic practices like diaphragmatic breathing, grounding and heart-focused meditation have been shown to restore vagal tone and reduce cortisol levels. Dr. Sunil Kumar, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025 Avoid more intense vagal maneuvers, such as submerging your face in a bowl of cold water, unless directed to do them by a healthcare provider. 4. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 29 Nov. 2024 Unlike deep-brain stimulation, which is used to treat some of the same conditions, vagal nerve stimulation can be accomplished without neurosurgery. R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 29 Sep. 2024 See All Example Sentences for vagal

Word History

First Known Use

1854, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of vagal was in 1854

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“Vagal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/vagal. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

Medical Definition

vagal

adjective
va·​gal ˈvā-gəl How to pronounce vagal (audio)
: of, relating to, mediated by, or being the vagus nerve
vagal stimulation
vagally adverb
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