par·a·sym·pa·thet·ic (p r  -s mp-th t k)adj. Of, relating to, or affecting the parasympathetic nervous system: parasympathetic activity; parasympathetic agents. n. 1. The parasympathetic nervous system. 2. Any of the nerves of this system. par a·sympa·theti·cal·ly adv. |
parasympathetic [ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk]
adj
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) Anatomy Physiol of or relating to the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the sympathetic system by slowing the heartbeat, constricting the bronchi of the lungs, stimulating the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc. Compare sympathetic [4]
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| Noun | 1. | 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 nervous system, systema nervosum - the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells ANS, autonomic nervous system - the part of the nervous system of vertebrates that controls involuntary actions of the smooth muscles and heart and glands |
| Adj. | 1. | parasympathetic - of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system |
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