Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun parasympathetic

1 sense of parasympathetic

Sense 1
parasympathetic nervous system, parasympathetic -- (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)
       => nervous system, systema nervosum -- (the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells)

Similarity of adj parasympathetic

1 sense of parasympathetic

Sense 1
parasympathetic -- (of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system)