sympatholytic

sympatholytic
/sim'peuh thoh lit"ik/, adj. Physiol., Pharm.
opposing the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system. Cf. cholinolytic.
[1940-45; SYMPATH(ETIC) + -O- + -LYTIC]

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