Search Result:parasympathetic
KK Pronunciation
〔 ˏpærәˏsImpә`θZtIk 〕
Pronunciation
〔 ˏpærәˏsimpәˋθєtik 〕
Overview of noun parasympathetic
The noun parasympathetic has 1 sense
- parasympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic -- (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)
Overview of adj parasympathetic
The adj parasympathetic has 1 sense
- parasympathetic -- (of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system)