Autoregulation
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Autoregulation is a noun meaning (biology) Any of several physiological processes in which an inhibitory feedback system counteracts change.
Meaning
(biology) Any of several physiological processes in which an inhibitory feedback system counteracts change.
More Meanings
- The process that maintains a constant flow of blood to an organ despite changes in arterial pressure.
Word Forms
- autoregulations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include heterometric, self, self-regulation, counterregulation, bioregulation, rheostasis.
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