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Definition of Autonomic failure

Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026

Autonomic failure: Malfunction of the autonomic nervous system due to imbalance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic divisions of that sector of the nervous system.