vagotropic

[ vey-guh-trop-ik, -troh-pik ]
/ ˌveɪ gəˈtrɒp ɪk, -ˈtroʊ pɪk /

adjective Physiology.

affecting the vagus nerve.

Origin of vagotropic

British Dictionary definitions for vagotropic

vagotropic
/ (ˌveɪɡəˈtrɒpɪk) /

adjective

physiol (of a drug) affecting the activity of the vagus nerve

Word Origin for vagotropic

C20: from vag ( us) + -tropic

Medical definitions for vagotropic

vagotropic
[ vā′gə-trŏpĭk, -trōpĭk ]

adj.

Affecting or acting on the vagus nerve. Used chiefly of a drug.