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autonomic Definition

auto·nomic (-näm′ik)

adjective

  1. occurring involuntarily; automatic
  2. of or controlled by the autonomic nervous system
  3. Biol. resulting from internal causes, as through a mutation

autonomic Related Forms
au′to·nom′i·cally adverb
autonomic Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • dysreflexia: Evidence shows that failing to support such individuals can place them at risk of developing autonomic dysreflexia.
  • neuropathy: Another major concern with autonomic neuropathy is the lack of perception of cardiac pain by the patient.
  • dysfunction: Presentation There is a clinical triad of rigidity, muscle spasms and autonomic dysfunction.
  • arousal: Many patients with DS describe becoming gradually cut off or distant from their environment and experience symptoms of autonomic arousal during their seizures.
  • overload: Here are some facts for you to consider: Everyone suffers from autonomic overload at some time.
  • nerve: The skin is patchy also due to the autonomic nerves controlling blood flow.