Definition

Connected to the blood vessels and the vagus nerve, often affecting heart rate and blood pressure.

Example

The patient experienced a vasovagal response after standing up too quickly.

Conversation

Did you know that some people faint due to vasovagal reactions?

Yeah, I've heard about that! It's pretty interesting.

I wonder what triggers those vasovagal responses in people.

It could be anything from stress to standing up too quickly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Vasovagal → It is formed from "vaso-" (from Latin "vas" meaning vessel) and "vagal" (from Latin "vagus" meaning wandering, referring to the vagus nerve). The term describes a response involving the blood vessels and the vagus nerve, often leading to fainting due to a sudden drop in heart rate and blood pressure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'vessel' ('vaso-') and the 'wandering' nerve ('vagal') working together in the body, which helps you remember that a vasovagal response involves the blood vessels and the vagus nerve.

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