— 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 ]