parasympathetic
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parasympathetic Definition
(a)
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
parasympathetic Synonyms
parasympathetic
parasympathetic nervous system
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