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parasympathetic
01
relating to the part of the nervous system that promotes relaxation and digestion in the body
Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
relational
ungradable
Examples
Chronic stress can impair parasympathetic function, contributing to health issues like digestive problems and insomnia.
Parasympathetic
01
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
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
parasympathetics
Lexical Tree
parasympathetic
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