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parasympathetic

[¦par·ə‚sim·pə′thed·ik]
(neuroscience)
Of or pertaining to the craniosacral division of the autonomic nervous system.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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The therapy led to an increase in parasympathetic activity and a decrease in sympathetic activity, rebalancing the autonomic function towards that associated with healthy function.
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In one research study, compared to a placebo, a single session of craniosacral therapy induced a faster recovery of HRV, an increased parasympathetic activity, and a reduced sympathetic output after an acute mental stressor.
Craniosacral Therapy for Stress-Related Dysautonomia
In this population, we tried to look for gender differences in autonomic nervous system functioning by employing battery of tests to check both sympathetic and parasympathetic parameters.
Gender-based differences in cardiovascular autonomic function tests among deaf children
To do this, I need to help them increase parasympathetic tone.
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Parasympathetic innervation maintains epithelial progenitor cells during salivary orga-nogenesis.
COMPARATIVE ANATOMY AND MOLECULAR MECHANISMS INVOLVED IN RODENT SALIVARY GLAND DEVELOPMENT
The present study was performed to compare the effects of midazolam with hydroxyzine and midazolam with barbiturate premedications at induction of anaesthesia on cardiac sympathetic and parasympathetic activities using HRV.
Effects of Premedication on Heart Rate Variability at Induction of Anaesthesia: Comparison between Midazolam and Hydroxyzine/Premedikasyonun Anestezi Induksiyonunda Kalp Atim Hizi Degiskenligi Uzerindeki Etkileri: Midazolam ve Hidroksizinin Karsilastirilmasi
Thresholds of noted heart rate change (parasympathetic withdrawal and heart rate threshold) were determined for comparisons between groups (16,17).
A Comparison of Heart Rate Measures between Fit Cohorts of Cyclists
SDNN is a measure of combined sympathetic and parasympathetic activity, and RMSSD represents parasympathetic activity.
Heart Rate Variability and Cardiovascular Reflex Tests for Assessment of Autonomic Functions in Preeclampsia
HF is a broad-band term [12,13] (Figure 1), more than twice as broad as the known parasympathetic frequency range [14-19].
Improved Patient Outcomes by Normalizing Sympathovagal Balance: Differentiating Syncope--Precise Subtype Differentiation Leads to Improved Outcomes
concluded that with low to moderate ICP elevation, both arms of the autonomic nervous system are stimulated, where the parasympathetic stimulation is more profound [10, 12].
Elevated Intracranial Pressure as a Cause of Sick Sinus Syndrome
For assessing parasympathetic functions, the following tests were done like ECG [with the help of single channel 12-lead electrocardiograph].
COMPARISON OF AUTONOMIC FUNCTIONS IN MALES AND FEMALES
The coefficient of variation of the heart rate reflects the influence of the parasympathetic and sympathetic system on heart rate modulation [17, 18].
Cortical lateralization and cardiac autonomic control. Insights from insular stroke and epilepsy

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