Definition of Parasympathetic

1. Noun. 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.

Exact synonyms: Parasympathetic Nervous System
Generic synonyms: Nervous System, Systema Nervosum
Group relationships: Ans, Autonomic Nervous System

2. Adjective. Of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system.

Definition of Parasympathetic

1. [n]

Medical Definition of Parasympathetic

1. Pertaining to a division of the autonomic nervous system. See: autonomic nervous system. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Parasympathetic

parasomnia
parasphenoid
paraspinal line
parastasis
parasternal
parasternal hernia
parasternal line
parasternal lymph nodes
parastichy
parastriate area
parastriate cortex
Parastrongylus
parastruma
parasympathectomy
parasympathetic (current term)
parasympathetic (current term)
parasympathetic ganglia
parasympathetic nerve
parasympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic nervous system
parasympathetic root of ciliary ganglion
parasympatholytic
parasympatholytics
parasympathomimetic
parasympathomimetic
parasympathotonia
parasynapsis
parasynovitis
parasyntheses
parasynthesis

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