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sympathetic


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noun

Definition of SYMPATHETIC

: a sympathetic structure; especially : sympathetic nervous system

First Known Use of SYMPATHETIC

1808

Other Anatomy Terms

bilateral symmetry, carotid, cartilage, dorsal, entrails, prehensile, renal, solar plexus, supine, thoracic, ventral

Rhymes with SYMPATHETIC

anesthetic, diabetic, diuretic

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