Parasympathetic
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Parasympathetic is an adjective meaning (neuroanatomy) A parasympathetic nerve.
Meaning
(neuroanatomy) A parasympathetic nerve.
More Meanings
- (neurology) Ellipsis of parasympathetic nervous system.
- (neuroanatomy, neurology, relational) 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.
Word Forms
- parasympathetics
Antonyms for parasympathetic
Common opposites include sympathetic.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include vagal, autonomic, homeostatic, vegetative, cholinergic, craniosacral.
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