autokinesis

autokinesis
autokinetic /aw'toh ki net"ik, -kuy-/, adj.
/aw'toh ki nee"sis, -kuy-/, n. Physiol.
voluntary movement.
[1895-1900; AUTO-1 + KINESIS]

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