Autoregulatory

/ɔːtəˈreɡjələˌtɔːri/ adjective

Relating to or characterized by the ability to regulate or control oneself automatically.

Variant form of 'autoregulative,' using the suffix '-ory' instead of '-ive.' Both forms emerged in scientific terminology in the 20th century.

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