pneumogastric meaning and definition

PNEUMOGASTRIC noun

Definition of pneumogastric (noun)

1. a mixed nerve that supplies the pharynx and larynx and lungs and heart and esophagus and stomach and most of the abdominal viscera
   • synonyms: nervus vagus, pneumogastric nerve, tenth cranial nerve, vagus, vagus nerve, wandering nerve

PNEUMOGASTRIC adjective

Definition of pneumogastric (adjective)

1. of or relating to the vagus nerve
   • synonyms: vagal
2. of or relating to or involving the lungs and stomach