Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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parasympathetic nervous system | Yes | No | No | No |
parasympathetic | Yes | Yes | No | No |
parasympathetic nervous system (noun) | parasympathetic (noun) |
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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 | 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 |
parasympathetic nervous system (adjective) | parasympathetic (adjective) |
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of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system |