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PARASYMPATHOMIMETIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having an effect similar to that resulting from stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system
Example:
parasympathomimetic drugs slow the heart rate
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Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
parasympathetic nervous system (originates 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)
Context examples:
A synthetic quaternary ammonium base derivative, parasympathomimetic Bethanechol is a slowly hydrolyzed muscarinic agonist with no nicotinic effects.
(Bethanechol Chloride, NCI Thesaurus)
As a cholinergic parasympathomimetic agent, pilocarpine predominantly binds to muscarinic receptors, thereby inducing exocrine gland secretion and stimulating smooth muscle in the bronchi, urinary tract, biliary tract, and intestinal tract.
(Pilocarpine, NCI Thesaurus)
Methacholine chloride acts directly on the muscarinic receptors in the heart, eye, and lung, thereby producing parasympathomimetic effects.
(Methacholine Chloride, NCI Thesaurus)
The bromide salt form of demecarium, a quaternary ammonium compound and a long-acting cholinesterase inhibitor with parasympathomimetic activity.
(Demecarium Bromide, NCI Thesaurus)
The iodide salt form of echothiophate, a long-acting cholinesterase inhibitor with parasympathomimetic activity.
(Echothiophate Iodide, NCI Thesaurus)
