parasympathomimetic
/ˌpɛrəˌsɪmpəθoʊmɪˈmɛtɪk/
adjective
- Relating to a substance or drug that produces effects similar to those of the parasympathetic nervous system (the part of the nervous system that controls rest, digestion, and other calming functions).
- The doctor prescribed a parasympathomimetic drug to help slow the patient's heart rate.
- Some pesticides have parasympathomimetic effects, causing excessive salivation in insects.
- Parasympathomimetic medications are sometimes used to treat glaucoma by reducing pressure in the eye.
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noun
- A drug or substance that mimics the action of the parasympathetic nervous system.
- Researchers are studying new parasympathomimetics for treating Alzheimer's disease.
- The pharmacist explained that this parasympathomimetic could cause blurred vision as a side effect.
- Pilocarpine is a common parasympathomimetic used to treat dry mouth.