Engelsk adjektiv: parasympathetic | |||
| 1. | parasympathetic of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system | ||
Engelsk substantiv: parasympathetic | |||
| 1. | parasympathetic (i anatomi) 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 | ||
| Ord med samme betydning (synonymer) | parasympathetic nervous system | ||
| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | nervous system, systema nervosum | ||
| Omfatter disse overordnede uttrykkene | ANS, autonomic nervous system | ||