parasympathetic

Of, relating to, or affecting the parasympathetic nervous system.

The parasympathetic nervous system.

Any of the nerves of this system.

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

of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

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