Term: sympathetic nervous system: originates in the thoracic regions of the spinal cord; opposes physiological effects of the parasympathetic: reduces digestive secretions; speeds the heart; contracts blood vessels
Candidate hypernym: nervous system: the sensory and control apparatus consisting of a network of nerve cells → 1
Candidate hypernym: bunny: a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit → 0
Candidate hypernym: intellectualization: (psychiatry) a defense mechanism that uses reasoning to block out emotional stress and conflict → 0
Candidate hypernym: service: the performance of duties by a waiter or servant → 0
Candidate hypernym: dalmatian: a large breed having a smooth white coat with black or brown spots; originated in Dalmatia → 0
Candidate hypernym: french roof: a mansard roof with sides that are nearly perpendicular → 0
Candidate hypernym: lap of luxury: in conditions of wealth and comfort → 0
Candidate hypernym: nuclear propulsion: the use of a nuclear reactor either to produce electricity to power an engine (as in a nuclear submarine) or to directly heat a propellant (as in nuclear rockets) → 0
Candidate hypernym: cane sugar: sucrose obtained from sugar cane → 0
Candidate hypernym: formality: compliance with formal rules → 0
Candidate hypernym: goldsmith: an artisan who makes jewelry and other objects out of gold → 0