relaxation response

relaxation response
a group of physiologic changes that cause decreased activity of the sympathetic nervous system and consequent relaxation after stimulation of certain regions of the hypothalamus. They are the opposite of the alarm reaction and may be self-induced through techniques such as meditation and biofeedback.

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