parasympathetic
Plural: parasympathetics
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
- A parasympathetic nerve.
- Ellipsis of parasympathetic nervous system.
Adjective
- of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
Adj
- Of or relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that inhibits or opposes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system. It consists of nerves arising from the brain and the lower end of the spinal cord and supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands.
Origin / Etymology
From para- (“beside, adjacent to”) + sympathetic, because some of these nerves run alongside sympathetic nerves.
Synonyms
parasympathetic nervous system
Antonyms
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