parasympathetic
/,pærə,sɪmpə'θɛtɪk/
noun
15 letters6 syllables29 points in Scrabble®31 points in WWF®
DEFINITIONS2
NOUN
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OTHEROriginates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels.
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Of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system.
WORD FORMS
Starts withP
Ends withC
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Words With Friends®31 points
Double word58 points
Triple word87 points
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Pig Latinarasympatheticpay
Starts & ends withP … C
Syllablespar · a · sym · pa · thet · ic
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