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sympatholytic

American  
[sim-puh-thoh-lit-ik] / ˌsɪm pə θoʊˈlɪt ɪk /

adjective

Physiology, Pharmacology.

  1. opposing the effects of stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system.

sympatholytic British  
/ ˌsɪmpəθəʊˈlɪtɪk /

adjective

    1. inhibiting or antagonistic to nerve impulses of the sympathetic nervous system

    2. of or relating to such inhibition

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noun

  1. a sympatholytic drug Compare sympathomimetic

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Etymology

Origin of sympatholytic

First recorded in 1940–45; sympath(etic) + -o- + -lytic

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Possibly the most familiar type of sympatholytic drug are the β-blockers.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Other uses for sympatholytic drugs are as antianxiety medications.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

Other drugs are sympatholytic because they block adrenergic activity and cancel the sympathetic influence on the target organ.

From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013

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