vagal

IPA/ˈveɪ.ɡəl/
IPA/ˈveɪ.ɡəl/

vagal — 形容詞

  • vagalpositive
  • more vagalcomparative
  • most vagalsuperlative

1. connected with the vagus nerve — the long nerve that runs from the lower part of

1.形容詞C2
釋義

迷走神經的

與迷走神經有關的

connected with the vagus nerve — the long nerve that runs from the lower part of the brain down through the neck and chest to the stomach, carrying signals between the brain and many important internal organs such as the heart and lungs.

例句

A vagal response made Hoa dizzy when the doctor pressed her neck during the check-up.

醫生在健康檢查時按壓 Hoa 的脖子,引發迷走神經反應,讓她頭暈。

collocation: vagal response — a physical reaction caused by the vagus nerve

The nurse said that slow, deep breathing stimulates vagal activity and lowers a rapid heart rate.

護士說,緩慢的深呼吸可以刺激迷走神經活動,降低快速的心跳。

collocation: vagal activity — the nerve's effect on the body

常見搭配
  • vagal response
  • vagal reaction
  • vagal tone
  • vagal stimulation
  • vagal activity
  • vagal nerve

用法筆記

Used almost exclusively in medical and physiological contexts. Typically appears before a noun — common collocates are 'response', 'reaction', 'tone', 'stimulation', and 'activity'. Not used in everyday conversation without a medical topic.

常見錯誤

The doctor checked my vegal nerve.
The doctor checked my vagal nerve.
The correct spelling is vagal, not vegal.
I have a vagal problem.
I have a problem with my vagus nerve.
'Vagal' is an adjective, not a noun. The nerve itself is called the 'vagus nerve'.

同根字

  • vagus
    名詞C2

常見搭配