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vagal

UK //ˈveɪɡəl//US //ˈveɪɡəl//

词源

源自拉丁语 'vagus'(意为'游走的、漂泊的'),因迷走神经在体内广泛分布而得名。

adjective

❶ 与迷走神经有关的,指与人体第十对脑神经(迷走神经)相关或由其控制的生理活动或反应。

“Vagal stimulation can slow down the heart rate.”

(迷走神经刺激可以减缓心率。)

“The doctor observed a vagal response during the procedure.”

(医生在手术过程中观察到了迷走神经反应。)

同义词:parasympathetic, autonomic

常见短语

vagal nerve — 迷走神经,是人体最长的脑神经,负责调节心脏、肺和消化系统等多种功能。

“The vagal nerve plays a crucial role in the digestive process.”

(迷走神经在消化过程中起着至关重要的作用。)

vagal maneuver — 迷走神经操作,指通过特定动作刺激迷走神经以减缓心率的医疗方法。

“The nurse taught the patient how to perform a vagal maneuver to control palpitations.”

(护士教病人如何进行迷走神经操作来控制心悸。)