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English noun: parasympathetic nervous system | |||
| 1. | parasympathetic nervous system (body) 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 | ||
| Synonyms | parasympathetic | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | nervous system, systema nervosum | ||
| Part meronym | ANS, autonomic nervous system | ||
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