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parasympathetic

/par-uh-sim-puh-thet-ik/US // ˌpær əˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk //UK // (ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk) //

副交感神经,副交感,副交感型,副交感性

Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    Anatomy, Physiology,

    • : pertaining to that part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves and ganglia that arise from the cranial and sacral regions and function in opposition to the sympathetic system, as in inhibiting heartbeat or contracting the pupil of the eye.

Examples

  • Dispensing compassion can also activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which produces a calming effect.

  • It activates your parasympathetic nervous system and tells your body to relax and recuperate.