Parasympathetic Definition & Meaning
parasympathetic
- adjective
- of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
- 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
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- What does parasympathetic mean?
- of or relating to the 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
- What part of speech is parasympathetic?
- Parasympathetic is an adjective and a noun.
- How many definitions does parasympathetic have?
- Parasympathetic has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adjective, noun).