sympathetic nervous system (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord
def opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions
def speeds the heart
def contracts blood vessels
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Hypernym nervous system, systema nervosum
Part holonym autonomic nervous system, ANS
Part meronym splanchnic nerve; solar plexus, coeliac plexus, plexus celiacus, abdominal nerve plexus; alpha receptor, alpha-adrenergic receptor, alpha-adrenoceptor; beta receptor, beta-adrenergic receptor, beta-adrenoceptor
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Pertainym (pertains to noun) sympathetic → sympathetic nervous system
Hyponym nervous system, systema nervosum
Part meronym autonomic nervous system, ANS
Part holonym splanchnic nerve; solar plexus, coeliac plexus, plexus celiacus, abdominal nerve plexus; alpha receptor, alpha-adrenergic receptor, alpha-adrenoceptor; beta receptor, beta-adrenergic receptor, beta-adrenoceptor

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