autoregulation
noun
au·to·reg·u·la·tion
ˌȯt-ō-ˌreg-yə-ˈlā-shən 
: the maintenance of relative constancy of a physiological process by a bodily part or system under varying conditions
especially
: the maintenance of a constant supply of blood to an organ in spite of varying arterial pressure
the influence of vasoactive agents on autoregulation of renal flow —
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“Autoregulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/autoregulation. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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