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sympathetic nervous system

noun

1 sympathetic nervous system

Originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels.

Dutch: orthosympatisch zenuwstelsel


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