Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
vagotonia
Noun
/ˌveɪɡəˈtoʊniə/
Definition
Vagotonia refers to a state of increased activity of the vagus nerve, which can lead to various physiological effects.
Examples
- After the long meditation session, she experienced vagotonia, feeling calm and relaxed.
- The doctor explained how vagotonia could affect the heart rate during stress.
- His symptoms were indicative of vagotonia, manifesting as fatigue and slow digestion.
Meaning
It commonly relates to the dominance of the parasympathetic nervous system, resulting in a slowdown of heart rate and increased digestive activity.
Synonyms
- Parasympathetic dominance
- Vagal tone
- Vagus nerve activity
