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parasympathetic

/,pærə,sɪmpə'θɛtɪk/

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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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parasympathetic nervous system

type of:
nervous system systema nervosum

part of:
ans autonomic nervous system
of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
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