Christopher Schröder Mar 31, 2020:

I don’t see the problem here. Mechanical is a perfectly legit term for things that are, well, mechanical rather than, say, cellular.

Adrian MM. Mar 31, 2020:

autonomic vs. automomic The author/ess may not have known the medi-technical term in the source language. We cannot assume omniscience - rather than omnipotence - in every writer or even expert.

SafeTex (asker) Mar 30, 2020:

@ all Hello
I though "automomic" was interesting but then why didn't the writer use the word in Swedish "autonom"?
Using the same reasoning, I ruled out "physiological" which crossed my mind.
I'm starting to think that the safest bet is therefore just to say "mechanical"
So if I close without giving points, please forgive me but I'm grateful for your help

Michele Fauble Mar 30, 2020:

Have found quite a few google hits for ‘mechanical disorders’ of the spine, neck, eye, esophagus, etc.

Michele Fauble Mar 30, 2020:

Getting the idea, metabolic vs “mechanical” dysfunctions, but nothing else for ‘mechanical’ is coming to mind.

SafeTex (asker) Mar 30, 2020:

@ Michele and all Hello

Good question. Sorry that I did not think to give you this in my question

In contrast* to "metabola konseksvenser"

Type 2 diabetes
Artherosclerosis
Hypertension
Dyslipidemia
Cancer
Gallstones
NASH (non Alchoholic Steatohepatitis)

and "Intermediära konseksvenser"

Various psychological and social problems
Heart failure
Dementia
Gastroesophageal reflux
Low fertility
Impotency
Alzheimer
Premature death
Asthma

*Not really in contrast as there are two circles that overlap and the intermediary list falls within both circles (see Venn diagram if you don't follow me here)

Michele Fauble Mar 30, 2020:

Mechanical in contrast to what? Any indication of things that are not mechanical? Physical vs psychological, for example?

SafeTex (asker) Mar 30, 2020:

@ liz and all hello
To be honest, I was more asking about mechanical rather than consequences (but I'll take your comments into account
Other "symptoms" in this "mechanical" liste are sleep apnea, varicose veins and being accident-prone
Would we say "mechanical" for all these? That's my main problem at present

liz askew Mar 30, 2020:

mechanical repercussions?

liz askew Mar 30, 2020:

mechanical impact?