Autonomics
Pronunciation: /ˌɔːtəˈnɑːmɪk/
Autonomics (adj)
- Relating to body functions that work without your thinking, such as heart rate and breathing.
- Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls automatic body actions.
Examples
- Autonomic functions control breathing and heart rate without conscious thinking.
- Your autonomic nervous system regulates your heart rate and breathing.
Autonomics (adjective)
Examples
- The autonomic system controls heart rate automatically.
- Breathing is regulated by autonomic body automatic control.