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parasympathetic

DEFINITIONS OF: parasympathetic

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adj of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

n 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

Synonyms:
parasympathetic nervous system
Type of:
nervous system, systema nervosum
the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
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