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/ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/ · adjective
(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..
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Parasympathetic means (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..
Common synonyms include parasympathetic nervous system.
Possible antonyms include sympathetic.
Use parasympathetic where its definition matches the intended context.
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