autoregulation

au·to·reg·u·la·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌɔ toʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [aw-toh-reg-yuh-ley-shuh n]
- /ˌɔ toʊˌrɛg yəˈleɪ ʃən/

Definitions of autoregulation word

noun autoregulation the continual automatic adjustment or self-regulation of a biochemical, physiological, or ecological system to maintain a stable state. 1
noun autoregulation (biology) Any of several physiological processes in which an inhibitory feedback system counteracts change. 0
noun autoregulation The process that maintains a constant flow of blood to an organ despite changes in arterial pressure. 0

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Origin of autoregulation

First appearance:

before 1965

One of the 2% newest English words

First recorded in 1965-70; auto-1 + regulation

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Parts of speech for Autoregulation

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autoregulation popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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