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Definition of Parasympathetic nervous system
Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
Parasympathetic nervous system: The part of the involuntary nervous system that serves to slow the heart rate, increase intestinal and glandular activity, and relax the sphincter muscles. The parasympathetic nervous system, together with the sympathetic nervous system, constitutes the autonomic nervous system.