parasympathetic

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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
{s} (Anatomy, Physiology) pertaining to the parasympathetic nervous system (part of the autonomic nervous system which works in opposition to the sympathetic nervous system)
of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles
parasympathetic nervous system
The part of the autonomic nervous system originating in the brain stem and the lower part of the spinal cord that, in general, inhibits or opposes the physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system, as in tending to stimulate digestive secretions, slow the heart, constrict the pupils, and dilate blood vessels
parasympathetic nervous system
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; dilates blood vessels
parasympathetic

    Hyphenation

    par·a·sym·pa·thet·ic

    Turkish pronunciation

    perısîmpıthetîk

    Pronunciation

    /ˌperəˌsəmpəˈᴛʜetək/ /ˌpɛrəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

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