parasympathetic

Definition of Parasympathetic in English :

Noun

1. parasympathetic, 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 nervous system

Adjective

2. parasympathetic

of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Parasympathetic

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adjective

anatomy, physiology

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 (sense 4)

Parasympathetic

see synonyms of parasympathetic

adjective

Physiology

designating or of that part of the autonomic nervous system whose nerves originate in the midbrain, the hindbrain, and the sacral region of the spinal cord and whose functions include the constriction of the pupils of the eyes, the slowing of the heartbeat, and the stimulation of certain digestive glands: these nerves oppose the sympathetic nerves in the regulation of many body processes

Parasympathetic

see synonyms of parasympathetic

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.

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