Autonomic
Adjective
Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions.
The autonomic nervous system manages functions like heartbeat and digestion without our conscious effort.

Often appears as...
- autonomic nervous system
- autonomic functions
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Neutral
Technical
Adjective
Referring to computer systems or technologies that automatically manage and adapt their operations.
Autonomic computing aims to create self-managing computer systems.

Often appears as...
- autonomic agents
- autonomic systems
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Adjective
Relating to the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions.
The autonomic nervous system manages functions like heartbeat and digestion without our conscious effort.

Often appears as...
- autonomic nervous system
- autonomic functions
Usage tips
Neutral
Technical
Adjective
Referring to computer systems or technologies that automatically manage and adapt their operations.
Autonomic computing aims to create self-managing computer systems.

Often appears as...
- autonomic agents
- autonomic systems
Usage tips
Neutral
General
Definition 1 of 2

Context
In biological contexts, 'autonomic' often refers to processes happening without active thought or control.
The body's autonomic responses can be crucial in emergencies.
Formal
The term is frequently used in formal medical literature and discussions.
Medical professionals often refer to the autonomic system when discussing patient physiology.
Technical
In technical fields, 'autonomic' indicates systems that function independently of human intervention.
Autonomic computing systems are designed to self-manage.
Context
In biological contexts, 'autonomic' often refers to processes happening without active thought or control.
The body's autonomic responses can be crucial in emergencies.
Formal
The term is frequently used in formal medical literature and discussions.
Medical professionals often refer to the autonomic system when discussing patient physiology.
Technical
In technical fields, 'autonomic' indicates systems that function independently of human intervention.
Autonomic computing systems are designed to self-manage.
Context
In biological contexts, 'autonomic' often refers to processes happening without active thought or control.
The body's autonomic responses can be crucial in emergencies.
Formal
The term is frequently used in formal medical literature and discussions.
Medical professionals often refer to the autonomic system when discussing patient physiology.
Technical
In technical fields, 'autonomic' indicates systems that function independently of human intervention.
Autonomic computing systems are designed to self-manage.
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