Parasympathetic

Pronunciation: /ˌpɛrəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

Parasympathetic (adjective)

  1. Describing the part of the nervous system that helps the body relax and conserve energy.

Examples

  • The parasympathetic system helps to slow the heart rate.
  • After stress, the parasympathetic system aids in relaxation.

Common collocations: parasympathetic response, parasympathetic activity, stimulate the parasympathetic

Synonyms of Parasympathetic

Formal

Antonyms of Parasympathetic

  • — In the context of the nervous system, sympathetic is the opposite of parasympathetic.