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parasympathetic
par·a·sym·pa·thet·ic [ pàrrə símpə théttik ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
of parasympathetic nervous system: relating or belonging to the parasympathetic nervous system
[Early 20th century. <para-1; because some of the nerves run beside sympathetic nerves]
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