Meaning of the word "autonomic nervous system" in English
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autonomic nervous system
US /ˌɔː.təˈnɑː.mɪk ˈnɝː.vəs ˌsɪs.təm/
UK /ˌɔː.təˈnɑː.mɪk ˈnɝː.vəs ˌsɪs.təm/
Noun
1.
the part of the nervous system responsible for control of the bodily functions not consciously directed, such as breathing, the heartbeat, and digestive processes.
Example:
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The autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary bodily functions.
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Stress can significantly impact the autonomic nervous system.
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