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Word: Parasympathetic
Speech Type: Adjective
early 20th century: from para-‘alongside’ + sympathetic, because some of these nerves run alongside sympathetic nerves
ˌparəsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk
relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system which balances the action of the sympathetic nerves. It consists of nerves arising from the brain and the lower end of the spinal cord and supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands.
Short Definition:relating to part of autonomic nervous system which balances action of sympathetic nerves
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