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Autonomic Meaning in English

word

ˌɔtəˈnɑmɪk
aw-tuh-NAH-mik
ɔːtənˈɒmɪk
aw-tuhn-OM-ik

释义

Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls automatic body functions such as heart rate, breathing, and digestion, without conscious control.

用法与细微差别

Nearly always used in scientific or medical contexts, especially with 'autonomic nervous system.' Not the same as 'automatic,' which refers to general machinery or actions done by themselves.

例句

The autonomic nervous system controls your heartbeat.

basic

Breathing is regulated by your autonomic system.

basic

Digestion happens automatically thanks to the autonomic nervous system.

basic

When you're scared, your autonomic system speeds up your heartbeat.

natural

Doctors study autonomic responses to diagnose certain illnesses.

natural

You don’t have to think about swallowing—your autonomic system takes care of it.

natural