English
Detailed Synonyms for parasympathetic in English
parasympathetic:
parasympathetic adj
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parasympathetic
– of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system 1
parasympathetic [the ~] noun
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the parasympathetic
– 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 1the parasympathetic; the 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 1