Parasympathetic

Language: English
Pronunciation: para-sym-path-et-ic
Part of Speech: adjective

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Of or relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that inhibits or opposes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

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"originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils"

"of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system"

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