autonomic

• Das autonome Nervensystem betreffend, also den Teil des Nervensystems, der unbewusste Körperfunktionen wie Herzschlag, Verdauung und Atmung steuert. Auch allgemein: selbstständig, unabhängig oder selbstregulierend.

Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

1. C1formalmedical

   Relating to or controlled by the autonomic nervous system, which regulates involuntary bodily functions such as heartbeat, digestion, and breathing.

   autonom

   • The autonomic nervous system controls heart rate and digestion without conscious effort.
   • Autonomic functions like sweating and pupil dilation are essential for survival.
   • Damage to autonomic nerves can cause problems with blood pressure regulation.

   Synonymeautomaticinvoluntaryreflexunconsciousvegetative

   Antonymevoluntary