Definitions for parasympathetic
ˌpær əˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪkparasym·pa·thet·ic

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1. parasympathetic nervous system, parasympatheticadjective

   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

2. parasympatheticadjective

   of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

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1. parasympatheticadjective

   Of or relating to the part of the autonomic nervous system that inhibits or opposes the effects of the sympathetic nervous system.

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1. Parasympathetic

   The parasympathetic nervous system (PSNS) is one of the three divisions of the autonomic nervous system, the others being the sympathetic nervous system and the enteric nervous system. The enteric nervous system is sometimes considered part of the autonomic nervous system, and sometimes considered an independent system.The autonomic nervous system is responsible for regulating the body's unconscious actions. The parasympathetic system is responsible for stimulation of "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest, especially after eating, including sexual arousal, salivation, lacrimation (tears), urination, digestion, and defecation. Its action is described as being complementary to that of the sympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for stimulating activities associated with the fight-or-flight response. Nerve fibres of the parasympathetic nervous system arise from the central nervous system. Specific nerves include several cranial nerves, specifically the oculomotor nerve, facial nerve, glossopharyngeal nerve, and vagus nerve. Three spinal nerves in the sacrum (S2–4), commonly referred to as the pelvic splanchnic nerves, also act as parasympathetic nerves. Owing to its location, the parasympathetic system is commonly referred to as having "craniosacral outflow", which stands in contrast to the sympathetic nervous system, which is said to have "thoracolumbar outflow".

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1. parasympathetic

   The parasympathetic system is part of the autonomic nervous system which is responsible for stimulating "rest-and-digest" or "feed and breed" activities that occur when the body is at rest, especially after eating, including sexual arousal, salivation, lacrimation (tears), urination, digestion and defecation. It works to conserve energy as it slows the heart rate, increases intestinal and gland activity, and relaxes sphincter muscles in the gastrointestinal tract.

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of parasympathetic in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of parasympathetic in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of parasympathetic in a Sentence

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   If Joshua Tal're practicing some of these activities, what we do see is( an) increase in the amplitude of theta and delta( brain) waves, which indicate one is in the parasympathetic state, slow breathing like the 4-7-8 technique reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes and improves pulmonary function.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
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