Noun
vagus nerve (plural vagus nerves)
(neuroanatomy) Either of the tenth pair of cranial nerves which extend from the medulla oblongata down into the abdomen. Branches of these important nerves supply the tongue, larynx, lungs, gut, and heart.
Synonyms: nervus vagus, pneumogastric nerve, tenth cranial nerve, wandering nerve
Coordinate terms: olfactory nerve, optic nerve, oculomotor nerve, trochlear nerve, trigeminal nerve, abducens nerve, facial nerve, vestibulocochlear nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, accessory nerve, hypoglossal nerve
Print. Vagus nerve (X) Loss of function of the vagus nerve (X) will lead to a loss of parasympathetic innervation to a very large number of structures. Source: Internet
Vagus nerve blocking (VBLOC) therapy is similar to VNS but used only during the day. Source: Internet