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noun
Any of several physiological processes in which an inhibitory feedback system counteracts change.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: biology, natural-sciences
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noun
The process that maintains a constant flow of blood to an organ despite changes in arterial pressure.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
(physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: organic process, biological process
History
From auto- + regulation.
Across languages
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