Medical Definition of Depressor nerve of Ludwig

1. A branch of the vagus which ends in the aortic arch and base of the heart; composed entirely of afferent fibres; its stimulation elicits a brainstem reflex which causes slowing of the heart, dilation of the peripheral vessels, and a fall in blood pressure. Synonym: Cyon's nerve, depressor nerve of Ludwig, Ludwig's nerve. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Depressor Nerve Of Ludwig

depressiveness
depressives
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depressomotor
depressomotors
depressor
depressor anguli oris
depressor fibres
depressor labii inferioris
depressor muscle
depressor muscle of epiglottis
depressor muscle of eyebrow
depressor muscle of lower lip
depressor muscle of septum
depressor nerve
depressor nerve of Ludwig (current term)
depressor reflex
depressor septi
depressor septi muscle
depressor supercilii
depressor supercilii muscle
depressors
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depressured
depressures
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depressurisation
depressurisations
depressurise
depressurised

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