Betekenis van:
parasympathetic

parasympathetic
Zelfstandig naamwoord
    • 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

    Synoniemen

    Hyperoniemen

    parasympathetic
    Bijvoeglijk naamwoord
      • of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system

      Voorbeeldzinnen

      1. Technically, drugs that cause miosis can relieve the PNS effects of those causing mydriasis since sympathetic and parasympathetic stimulation tend to negate each others' effects.
      2. It also inhibits the action of acetylcholine at the postganglionic nerve endings of the parasympathetic nervous system.
      3. Anticholinergics are fundamental treatment for prevention of parasympathetic effects such as bradycardia and are routine components of eye and airway surgery.