"vagotropic" meaning in English

See vagotropic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more vagotropic [comparative], most vagotropic [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɒpɪk Etymology: From vagus + -tropic. Etymology templates: {{af|en|vagus|-tropic}} vagus + -tropic Head templates: {{en-adj}} vagotropic (comparative more vagotropic, superlative most vagotropic)
  1. Stimulating the vagus nerve.
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