Associations to the word «Parasympathomimetic»

Wiktionary

PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC, adjective. (pharmacology) Acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system.
PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC, noun. A parasympathomimetic drug.

Dictionary definition

PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC, adjective. Having an effect similar to that resulting from stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system; "parasympathomimetic drugs slow the heart rate".

Wise words

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