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parasympathetic nervous system

par·a·sym·pa·thet·ic nerv·ous sys·tem
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-sim-puh-thet-ik nur-vuh s sis-tuh m]
    • /ˌpær əˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk ˈnɜr vəs ˈsɪs təm/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [par-uh-sim-puh-thet-ik nur-vuh s sis-tuh m]
    • /ˌpær əˌsɪm pəˈθɛt ɪk ˈnɜr vəs ˈsɪs təm/

Definition of parasympathetic nervous system words

  • noun parasympathetic nervous system the division of the autonomic nervous system that acts in opposition to the sympathetic system by slowing the heartbeat, constricting the bronchi of the lungs, stimulating the smooth muscles of the digestive tract, etc 0
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Parts of speech for Parasympathetic nervous system

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parasympathetic nervous system popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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