parasympathetic
NOUN
/,pærə,sɪmpə'θɛtɪk/
15 LETTERS · 6 SYLLABLES · STARTS WITH P
parasympathetic is a valid 15-letter word worth 29 points in Scrabble and 31 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
P3A1R1A1S1Y4M3P3A1T1H4E1T1I1C3
3 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 3 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 4 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 3 =29 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 58TRIPLE WORD → 87
MEANING
What does parasympathetic mean?
NOUN · 1 SENSE
1
Originates in the brain stem and lower part of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the sympathetic nervous system: stimulates digestive secretions; slows the heart; constricts the pupils; dilates blood vessels.
SYNONYMS
BROADER
OTHER · 1 SENSE
1
Of or relating to the parasympathetic nervous system.