sympathicotropic

sympathicotropic

 [sim-path″ĭ-ko-trop´ik]

1. having affinity for or exerting its principal effect on the sympathetic nervous system.

2. an agent with such properties.

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sympathicotropic

(sĭm-păth″ĭ-kō-trŏp′ĭk) [″ + tropos, a turning]

Having a special affinity for the sympathetic nerve.

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