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parasympathetic

/ parasympathetic /

adjective/noun

Definitions & Examples

adjective Sense 1

of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

Pertains to:

parasympathetic nervous system

noun Sense 2

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

Type of:

nervous system systema nervosum

Has parts:

autonomic nervous system ANS

Semantic Complexity

100%

Sense Count

2

Total Synonyms

0

Total Relationships

4

Times Searched

3

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Related Words

nervous system systema nervosum