Polyvagal
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Polyvagal is an adjective meaning Of or relating to a theory that specifies two functionally distinct branches of the vagus, or tenth cranial nerve: a primitive branch eliciting immobilization behaviors (e.g. feigning death) and a more evolved branch linked to social communication and self-soothing behaviors.
Meaning
Of or relating to a theory that specifies two functionally distinct branches of the vagus, or tenth cranial nerve: a primitive branch eliciting immobilization behaviors (e.g. feigning death) and a more evolved branch linked to social communication and self-soothing behaviors.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vagovagal, sympathicovagal, sympathovagal, symphatovagal, vagotropic, vasculonervous.
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