parasympathetic nervous system (n)
parasympathetic (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 08
def originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord
def opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions
def slows the heart
def constricts the pupils
def dilates blood vessels
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Hypernym nervous system, systema nervosum
Part holonym autonomic nervous system, ANS
Derivationally related form parasympathetic → parasympathetic
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Derivationally related form parasympathetic → parasympathetic
Pertainym (pertains to noun) parasympathetic → parasympathetic nervous system; parasympathomimetic → parasympathetic nervous system
Hyponym nervous system, systema nervosum
Part meronym autonomic nervous system, ANS

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