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Definition of Parasympathomimetic

1. Adjective. Having an effect similar to that resulting from stimulation of the parasympathetic nervous system. "Parasympathomimetic drugs slow the heart rate"

Definition of Parasympathomimetic

1. Adjective. (pharmacology) Acting by stimulating the parasympathetic nervous system. ¹

2. Noun. A parasympathomimetic drug. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Medical Definition of Parasympathomimetic

1. 1. Producing effects resembling those of stimulation of the parasympathetic nerve supply to a part. 2. An agent that produces effects similar to those produced by stimulation of the parasympathetic nerves, usually refers to drugs that mimic the effects of parasympathetic nervous system activity. Includes drugs that directly stimulate muscarinic receptors and drugs that potentiate cholinergic activity, usually by slowing the breakdown of acetylcholine (cholinesterase inhibitor). Drugs that stimulate both sympathetic and parasympathetic postganglionic neurons (ganglionic stimulants) are not included. Synonym: cholinergic. Origin: Gr. Mimetikos = imitative (12 Dec 1998)

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Literary usage of Parasympathomimetic

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1. Air Quality Criteria for Oxides of Nitrogenby Dennis J. Kotchmar by Dennis J. Kotchmar (1996)
"Methacholine: A parasympathomimetic bronchoconstrictor drug with similarities to carbachol and acetylcholine. Methemoglobin: A form of hemoglobin in which ..."

2. The Never-ceasing Search by Francis Otto Schmitt (1990)
"... 88 Paramyosin, discovery of, 133 in muscle contractility studies. 157 Parapsychology, 348 parasympathomimetic agent(s), pharmacologie experiments with. ..."

3. The Never-ceasing Search by Francis Otto Schmitt (1990)
"... 88 Paramyosin, discovery of, 133 in muscle contractility studies, 157 Parapsychology, 348 parasympathomimetic agent(s), pharmacologic experiments with, ..."

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