Medical Definition of Cyon's nerve

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 Cyon's Nerve

cynophobia
cynophobia
Cynopterus
Cynopterus sphinx
Cynoscephalae
Cynoscion
Cynoscion nebulosus
Cynoscion regalis
cynosural
cynosure
cynosures
Cynthia
cynthia moth
Cynwulf
Cyon
Cyon's nerve
Cyperaceae
Cyperus
Cyperus alternifolius
Cyperus esculentus
Cyperus longus
Cyperus papyrus
Cyperus rotundus
cypher
cyphered
cyphering
cyphers
Cyphomandra
Cypraea
Cypraea moneta

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