English Dictionary

vagus nerve

名詞

(neuroanatomy) Either of the tenth pair of cranial nerves which extend from the medulla oblongata down into the abdomen. Branches of these important nerves supply the tongue, larynx, lungs, gut, and heart.

日本語の意味

迷走神経：延髄から腹部に向かって伸びる第10対の脳神経で、舌、喉頭、肺、腸、心臓などに枝を伸ばし、それぞれの臓器の機能調整に関与する重要な神経です。

During the surgery the surgeon carefully avoided injuring the vagus nerve to prevent complications with the patient's heart and lungs.

手術中、外科医は患者の心臓や肺に合併症が生じないように、迷走神経を傷つけないよう慎重に手技を行った。

意味（1）

(neuroanatomy) Either of the tenth pair of cranial nerves which extend from the medulla oblongata down into the abdomen. Branches of these important nerves supply the tongue, larynx, lungs, gut, and heart.

vagus nerves （ plural ）