parasympathomimetic

parasympathomimetic
parasympathomimetic [par΄əsim΄pə thō΄mi met′ik]
adj.
/span> PARASYMPATHETIC + MIMETIC
having an effect similar to that produced when the parasympathetic nervous system is stimulated: said of drugs, chemicals, etc.

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par·a·sym·pa·tho·mi·met·ic (pă-r'əsĭm'pə-thō-mĭ-mĕtʹĭk, -mī-) adj.
Producing effects similar to those produced when a parasympathetic nerve is stimulated.
n.
A drug or agent that produces such effects.

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