polyvagal

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Adjective

Of or relating to a [[theory]] that specifies two [[functional]]ly [[distinct]] [[branch]]es of the [[vagus]], or tenth cranial nerve: a [[primitive]] branch eliciting [[immobilization]] behaviors (e.g. feigning death) and a more [[evolved]] branch linked to [[social]] [[communication]] and self-soothing behaviors.

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