regulate

regulate definition - medical

reg·u·late (rĕgˈyə-lātˌ)

verb
  1. To control or direct according to rule, principle, or law.
  2. To adjust to a particular specification or requirement.
  3. To adjust a mechanism for accurate and proper functioning.
  4. To put or maintain in order.

Related Forms:

  • regˈu·laˌtive, regˈu·la·toˌry (-lə-tôrˌē) adjective

Related Forms:

  • regˈu·laˌtor noun

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