parasympathetic
parasympathetic · parasympathetics
A parasympathetic nerveA parasympathetic nerve.
UK/ˌpa.ɹə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/US/ˌpɛɹ.ə.sɪm.pəˈθɛt.ɪk/
» The parasympathetic nerves of a developing salivary gland innervate the salivary gland epithelium which is essential for organogenesis.
Meaning
1 sensesA parasympathetic nerve.
More definitions
- 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
Examples
1 sentencesThe parasympathetic nerves of a developing salivary gland innervate the salivary gland epithelium which is essential for organogenesis.
Origin
From para- (“beside, adjacent to”) + sympathetic, because some of these nerves run alongsiFrom para- (“beside, adjacent to”) + sympathetic, because some of these nerves run alongside sympathetic nerves.
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Forms
plural: parasympathetics| Singular | parasympathetic |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- 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
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedorthosympathetic