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parasympathetic

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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • adjective Of, relating to, or affecting the parasympathetic nervous system.
  • noun The parasympathetic nervous system.
  • noun Any of the nerves of this system.

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

from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.

  • adjective of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system
  • noun 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

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Examples

  • Once the threat has diminished, the part of our bodies known as the parasympathetic nervous system then brings everything back into order.

    The Seattle Times 2010

  • The other system you have is called the parasympathetic and it is associated with being totally relaxed.

    Article Source 2009

  • He said this gradual development of diabetes "happens through what is called the parasympathetic nervous system, not directly through eating food.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • He said this gradual development of diabetes "happens through what is called the parasympathetic nervous system, not directly through eating food.

    Medlogs - Recent stories 2010

  • The researchers found that autonomic parasympathetic vagal control was stronger in the yoga practitioners, compared with the non-yoga practitioners.

    Elaine Gavalas: 5 Ways Yoga Promotes Heart Health Elaine Gavalas 2012

  • The researchers found that autonomic parasympathetic vagal control was stronger in the yoga practitioners, compared with the non-yoga practitioners.

    Elaine Gavalas: 5 Ways Yoga Promotes Heart Health Elaine Gavalas 2012

  • If we help them imagine and visualize healing, we may change the chemicals rushing through the body from sympathetic nervous system fight-or-flight chemicals to parasympathetic nervous system chemicals that allow rest, nurturance and healing to occur.

    Judith Simon Prager, PhD: Emergency in Tucson: Verbal First Aid in Action PhD Judith Simon Prager 2011

  • The researchers found that autonomic parasympathetic vagal control was stronger in the yoga practitioners, compared with the non-yoga practitioners.

    Elaine Gavalas: 5 Ways Yoga Promotes Heart Health Elaine Gavalas 2012

  • If we help them imagine and visualize healing, we may change the chemicals rushing through the body from sympathetic nervous system fight-or-flight chemicals to parasympathetic nervous system chemicals that allow rest, nurturance and healing to occur.

    Judith Simon Prager, PhD: Emergency in Tucson: Verbal First Aid in Action PhD Judith Simon Prager 2011

  • The researchers found that autonomic parasympathetic vagal control was stronger in the yoga practitioners, compared with the non-yoga practitioners.

    Elaine Gavalas: 5 Ways Yoga Promotes Heart Health Elaine Gavalas 2012

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