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   sympathetic

   /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. feeling, showing, or expressing sympathy: "she was sympathetic towards staff with family problems" Similar commiseratingcommiserativepityingcondolingconsolingcomfortingsupportiveencouragingcompassionatecaringconcernedsolicitousempatheticconsideratekindlykindkind-heartedsoft-heartedtender-heartedwarmwarm-heartedunderstandingsensitiveOpposite unsympatheticunfeeling
   • ▪ showing approval of or favour towards an idea or action: "he was sympathetic to evolutionary ideas" Similar in favour ofin sympathy withapproving ofproon the side ofsupportive ofsupporting offavourableencouraging ofwell disposed tofavourably disposed toreceptive toresponsive toOpposite unsympatheticindifferentopposed
   • 2. (of a person) attracting the liking of others: "Hubbell is a more sympathetic character" Similar likeablepleasantagreeablecongenialfriendlygenialcompanionableeasy to get along withsimpaticoOpposite unsympatheticunfriendly
   • ▪ (of a structure) designed in a sensitive or appropriate way: "buildings that were sympathetic to their surroundings"
   • 3. relating to or denoting the part of the autonomic nervous system consisting of nerves arising from ganglia near the middle part of the spinal cord, supplying the internal organs, blood vessels, and glands, and balancing the action of the parasympathetic nerves.
   • 4. relating to, producing, or denoting an effect which arises in response to a similar action elsewhere.

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘relating to an affinity or paranormal influence’, as in sympathetic magic): from sympathy, on the pattern of pathetic.

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2. www.britannica.com › science › norepinephrineNorepinephrine | Definition, Function, Effects, & Facts

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   4 days ago · Norepinephrine, substance that is released predominantly from the ends of sympathetic nerve fibers and that acts to increase the force of skeletal muscle contraction and the rate and force of contraction of the heart. The actions of norepinephrine are vital to the fight-or-flight response.

3. www.enotalone.com › article › mental-health7 Differences Between Sympathy and Empathy (Must-Know!)

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   5 days ago · Sympathy and empathy are often used interchangeably, but they represent distinct emotional responses. Sympathy involves feeling pity or sorrow for someone else's misfortune, while empathy goes a step further by sharing and understanding another person's emotions.

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5. www.newhealthadvisor.org › Sympathetic-Nervous-SystemEverything You Need to Know About Sympathetic Nervous System

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   2 days ago · Sympathetic nervous system is responsible for body's fight-or-flight responses. How does your body react when the sympathetic nervous is activated?

6. ouraring.com › blog › what-is-the-physiological-sigh-how-to-do-itPhysiological Sigh: A 30-Second Breathing Exercise to Lower...

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   4 days ago · A sigh is defined as an involuntary deep breath, controlled by two small clusters of neurons in the brain stem. “A sigh starts out as a normal breath, but before you exhale, you take a second breath on top of it,” as UCLA neuroscientist Jack Feldman, PhD, explained in an interview.

7. blog.jove.com › what-is-the-sympathetic-nervous-system-theThe Sympathetic Nervous System: The Fight or Flight Response

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   5 days ago · The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is a crucial part of our autonomic nervous system, responsible for regulating many of the body's involuntary functions. It is especially known for its role in the fight or flight response, a physiological reaction that occurs in response to a perceived threat.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › empatheticEmpathetic Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   1 day ago · The meaning of EMPATHETIC is involving, characterized by, or based on empathy. Show more; Show more. Citation ; Share

9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MeditationMeditation - Wikipedia

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   18 hours ago · Meditation lowers heart rate, oxygen consumption, breathing frequency, stress hormones, lactate levels, and sympathetic nervous system activity (associated with the fight-or-flight response), along with a modest decline in blood pressure.