parasympathomimetic
adjective
-mə-, ˌpa-rə-\
Definition of parasympathomimetic
: simulating parasympathetic nervous action in physiological effect
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parasympathomimetic
adjective
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Medical Definition of parasympathomimetic
(Entry 1 of 2)
: simulating parasympathetic nervous action in physiological effect — compare sympathomimetic
parasympathomimetic
nounMedical Definition of parasympathomimetic (Entry 2 of 2)
: a parasympathomimetic agent (as a drug)
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