noun
autonomic nerve
Physiology term referring to nerves of the autonomic nervous system that regulate involuntary bodily functions.
自律神経は心拍や消化を調節している。
The autonomic nerves regulate heartbeat and digestion.
自律神経系 refers to the entire autonomic nervous system, while 自律神経 refers to the individual nerves.
Compound of 自律 (autonomy) and 神経 (nerve), a calque from Western medical terminology.