vagotonic

/ˌveɪɡəˈtɑnɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or having the characteristics of vagotonia, such as a slow heart rate or low blood pressure due to overactivity of the vagus nerve.
    • Her vagotonic symptoms included a pulse of only 45 beats per minute.
    • The doctor noted that vagotonic patients often feel tired and lightheaded.
    • He was described as vagotonic because his body overreacted to stress by slowing his heart rate.
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