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parasympathetic vs nervous system

nervous system vs parasympathetic

parasympathetic and nervous system both are nouns.

parasympathetic is an adjective but nervous system is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
parasympathetic Yes Yes No No
nervous system Yes No No No
As nouns, nervous system is a hypernym of parasympathetic; that is, nervous system is a word with a broader meaning than parasympathetic:
  • 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
  • nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
Other hypernyms of parasympathetic include systema nervosum.
parasympathetic (noun) nervous system (noun)
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 the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells
parasympathetic (adjective) nervous system (adjective)
of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
Difference between parasympathetic and nervous system

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