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sym⋅pa⋅tho⋅lyt⋅ic

  [sim-puh-thoh-lit-ik]
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–adjective Physiology, Pharmacology.
opposing the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.
Compare cholinolytic.

Origin:
1940–45; sympath(etic) + -o- + -lytic
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sym·pa·tho·lyt·ic   (sĭm'pə-thō-lĭt'ĭk)   
adj.  Opposing the physiological effects caused by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system: a sympatholytic treatment.

[sympath(etic) + -lytic.]
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Main Entry: 1sym·pa·tho·lyt·ic
Pronunciation: "sim-p&-thO-'lit-ik
Function: adjective
: tending to oppose thephysiological results of sympathetic nervous activity or of sympathomimetic drugs —compare PARASYMPATHOLYTIC

Main Entry: 2sympatholytic
Function: noun
: a sympatholytic agent
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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sympatholytic sym·pa·tho·lyt·ic (sĭm'pə-thō-lĭt'ĭk)
adj.
Opposing the physiological effects caused by stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

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