parasympathetic

parasympathetic is a valid 15-letter word worth 29 points in Scrabble and 31 in Words With Friends.

Meaning

What does parasympathetic mean?

  • 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

  • of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

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