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Sympathomimetic

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Mimicking or imitating the actions of the sympathetic nervous system.

Example Sentence: The sympathomimetic drug increased the heart rate and blood pressure of the patient.

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A substance or drug that mimics the sympathetic nervous system.

Example Sentence: The patient was prescribed a sympathomimetic to help manage her asthma symptoms.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Pertaining to the stimulation or activation of the sympathetic nervous system.

Example Sentence: The athlete's increased performance was due to the sympathomimetic stimulation.