Meaning of the word "vagus nerve" in English
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vagus nerve
US /ˈveɪ.ɡəs nɜːrv/
UK /ˈveɪ.ɡəs nɜːrv/
Noun
1.
each of the tenth pair of cranial nerves, extending from the medulla oblongata to the alimentary canal, heart, and other organs in the chest and abdomen.
Example:
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Stimulation of the vagus nerve can help regulate heart rate.
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The vagus nerve plays a crucial role in the parasympathetic nervous system.
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