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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Any of several physiological processes in which an inhibitory feedback system counteracts change. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   (physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism wordnet
3. 3
   The process that maintains a constant flow of blood to an organ despite changes in arterial pressure. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From auto- + regulation.

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