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autoregulation

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Noun1.autoregulation - (physiology) processes that maintain a generally constant physiological state in a cell or organism
physiology - the branch of the biological sciences dealing with the functioning of organisms
biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms


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It is felt to result from loss of autoregulation to the intracranial blood supply, sometimes resulting in increased intracranial pressure and possible herniation (4).
Concussion by Fawcett, Robert S. / AMAA Journal
The disruption of vessels leads to intraparenchymal hemorrhage; the disruption of the blood-spinal cord barrier, which is closely associated with edema formation; the release of vasoactive molecules that influence the extent of spinal cord perfusion; and the loss of autoregulation.
Vascular Events After Spinal Cord Injury: Contribution to Secondary ... by Noble, Linda J / Physical Therapy
[26] In addition, because sluggish baroreceptor and sympathetic nervous system responsiveness as well as impaired cerebral autoregulation may be present in these patients, Langer et al[27] recommend that blood pressure goals be achieved over periods of months rather than days or weeks.
Cardiovascular risk-factor reduction in elderly patients with cardiac ... by Williams, Mark A. / Physical Therapy
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