vago-

1. a combining form with the meaning “vagus nerve,” used in the formation of compound words:

   vagotomy.

Word History and Origins

Origin of vago-¹

vagus, -o-

Example Sentences

In March, Debora’s Renaissance-inspired series titled “Cara de Vago” showcased his paintings modeled after Italian master Caravaggio.

From Los Angeles Times

These are the scenes from Fabian Debora’s latest paintings inspired by Renaissance artist Caravaggio in a series titled “Cara de Vago,” which will be on display at the Forest Lawn Museum through March 17.

From Los Angeles Times

At the “Cara de Vago” gallery opening earlier this month, Gonzalez recognized that the exhibit on the Forest Lawn funeral grounds was not too far from where her friend Joseph Bustillo Reyes was buried.

From Los Angeles Times

“Demostraron que el problema de la ruta de serotonina conduce a la disfunción del nervio vago y al deterioro de la memoria”, dijo Iwasaki.

From New York Times

“Si suplementamos la serotonina o evitamos su degradación, quizá podamos restaurar algunas de las señales del nervio vago y mejorar la memoria y la cognición, etc.”

From New York Times