Sympath-
sympath- pref.
Variant of sympatho-.
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- Sympathectomy
[sim-puh-thek-tuh-mee] /ˌsɪm pəˈθɛk tə mi/ noun, plural sympathectomies. Medicine/Medical. 1. surgery that interrupts a nerve pathway of the sympathetic or involuntary nervous system. 2. Also called chemical sympathectomy. a like interruption by chemical means. sympathectomy /ˌsɪmpəˈθɛktəmɪ/ noun (pl) -mies 1. the surgical excision or chemical destruction (chemical sympathectomy) of one or more parts of the […]
- Sympathetectomy
[sim-path-i-tek-tuh-mee] /sɪmˌpæθ ɪˈtɛk tə mi/ noun, plural sympathetectomies. Medicine/Medical. 1. sympathectomy.
- Sympathetic
adjective 1. characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener. 2. acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial: With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion. 3. looking upon with favor (often followed by to […]
- Sympathetically
adjective 1. characterized by, proceeding from, exhibiting, or feeling sympathy; sympathizing; compassionate: a sympathetic listener. 2. acting or affected by, of the nature of, or pertaining to a special affinity or mutual relationship; congenial: With their many similar tastes, he found her a most sympathetic companion. 3. looking upon with favor (often followed by to […]
- Sympathetic-contact
noun, Sociology. 1. behavior toward an individual based on the individual’s personal makeup rather than on his or her group membership.