Word: neurosympathetic
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: neu
ro
sym
pa
the
tic
Definition: Relating to the 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
Morphemes:
Affix: neuro-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: nerves, nerve tissue, or the nervous system.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: νευρο-
Language: grc
Decoded: neuro-
Meaning: νευρο-
Affix: sym-
Language: en
Meaning: acting or considered together
Affix: -pathy
Language: en
Meaning: feeling
Affix: -etic
Language: en
Meaning: pertaining to