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Parasympathetic

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Word	Definition
parasympathetic nervous systemnoun	(neuroanatomy) One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Parasympathetic"

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Word	Definition
parasympathetic nervous systemnoun	(neuroanatomy) One of the divisions of the autonomic nervous system, based between the brain and the spinal cord, that slows the heart and relaxes muscles.
vagal	(anatomy) Of or relating to the vagus nerve.
autonomic	(neuroanatomy, neurology) Pertaining to the autonomic nervous system.
homeostatic	(biology, physiology) Of or pertaining to homeostasis.
vegetative	Of or relating to plants; especially to their growth.
cholinergicnoun	(biochemistry) Of, pertaining to, activated by, producing or having the same function as acetylcholine.
craniosacral	Of or pertaining to the cranium and sacrum, especially with regard to craniosacral therapy, a form of alternative medicine resembling massage.
digestivenoun	Of, relating to, or functioning in digestion.
tranquilizingnoun	Of a drug: having the effect of calming a person or animal, or putting them to sleep; sedating, sedative.
restful	peaceful; having a peaceful aspect
inhibitory	That inhibits.
trophotropic	Relating to trophotropy.
antiadrenergicnoun	Any drug that prevents or counteracts the effects of adrenaline.
calmingnoun	That calms; soothing, relaxing
restorativenoun	Serving to restore.
relaxantnoun	A drug or other agent that promotes relaxation.
visceral	Of or relating to the viscera or bowels regarded as the origin of a person's emotions; hence (figuratively), relating to or having deep internal feelings or sensibility.
soothingnoun	Tending to soothe or mollify.
parasympathic	Misspelling of parasympathetic. [(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.]
sympathetic	Of, related to, feeling, showing, or characterized by sympathy.