(じりつしんけい)

じりつしんけい
noun
autonomic nervous system
body-internal
1. autonomic nervous system; ANS
the part of the nervous system that controls involuntary bodily functions such as heart rate, digestion, and breathing
自律神経(じりつしんけい)(ととの)える
Balance the autonomic nervous system.
ストレス自律神経(じりつしんけい)(みだ)れる
Stress disrupts the autonomic nervous system.
When the autonomic nervous system is out of balance, you're more likely to feel unwell.

Medical term

The 自律神経(じりつしんけい) controls functions we don't consciously control.

Etymology

Symptoms of imbalance

Related condition

  • 自律神経失調症(じりつしんけいしっちょうしょう) - autonomic dysfunction

Common collocations