Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sympatholytic
Adjective
/ˌsɪm.pə.θəˈlɪ.tɪk/
Definition
Relating to a class of drugs or agents that inhibit the actions of the sympathetic nervous system.
Examples
- Sympatholytic medications are often prescribed for hypertension.
- The doctor recommended a sympatholytic drug to manage the patient’s anxiety during stressful situations.
Meaning
Sympatholytic drugs reduce the effects of the sympathetic nervous system, which controls the body’s fight-or-flight responses.
Synonyms
- Sympatholytic agent
- Sympathoplegic
