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sympathetic nervous system

sym·pat·he·ticnervoussystem

uncommon

noun

1.

originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels

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