parasympathetic
- noun
- /ˌpærəˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
- Specialized
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parasimpático
- And it's during deep sleep that we actually shift over from that fight or flight branch to the more quiescent calming branch called the parasympathetic nervous system.
And the, the counterpoint to this is the parasympathetic, which is rest and digest and restore.
- And the, the counterpoint to this is the parasympathetic, which is rest and digest and restore.
- I will just in fairness to the neuroscience on those systems, I wouldn't suggest putting too much weight on their arguments about sympathetic and parasympathetic.
Examples
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The parasympathetic nervous system helps regulate digestion by increasing secretions in the stomach.
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That is your parasympathetic nervous system.
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And that was enough to allow your parasympathetic nervous system to relax as you relaxed and enjoyed the story.
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Acetylcholine for the parasympathetic system in almost all cases.
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In those few minutes of listening to the music, you moved into a parasympathetic dominance which fosters greater resilience.
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That shuts you off to possibility, connection, potential and love versus the heart mode, which is your parasympathetic nervous system.
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And the, the counterpoint to this is the parasympathetic, which is rest and digest and restore.
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When you are relaxed, your body activates the parasympathetic nervous system to slow your heart rate.
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After a stressful day, practicing meditation can stimulate your parasympathetic nervous system and promote calmness.
Synonyms
The part of the nervous system that calms the body, slows the heart, and helps digestion
Antonyms
- Specialized
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7.3
Relating to the body nerves that make the heart beat faster during stress
Compounds
- Specialized
The part of the nervous system that calms the body, slows the heart, and helps digestion
Surface Forms
Morphology
parasympathetic = parasympathetic (semi-transparent) = para + sympathetic
The noun is a straightforward conversion from the adjective, with no additional spelling change.
Etymology
Parasympathetic comes from para- meaning 'beside' and sympathetic, which you can think of like sympathy meaning 'feeling'. So the parasympathetic system sits 'beside' the sympathetic system and helps the body rest, slow the heart, and digest.