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Meaning of parasympathetic in English
Pronunciation
/ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθɛdɪk/
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Noun
parasympathetic
Definitions
1.
originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord
Examples
« opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions »
« slows the heart »
« constricts the pupils »
« dilates blood vessels »
Qualitative Adjective
parasympathetic
Etymology
early 20th century: from para-‘alongside’ + sympathetic, because some of these nerves run alongside sympathetic nerves
Definitions
1.
of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system