autonomic

autonomic
autonomically, adv.
/aw'teuh nom"ik/, adj.
1. autonomous.
2. of or pertaining to the autonomic nervous system.
3. Physiol. under the control of the autonomic nervous system.
4. Cell Biol. produced by internal forces or causes; spontaneous.
Also, autonomical.
[1825-35; AUTONOM(Y) + -IC]

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