autokinesis

noun

au·​to·​ki·​ne·​sis ˌȯt-ō-kə-ˈnē-səs, -kī- How to pronounce autokinesis (audio)
plural autokineses -ˌsēz How to pronounce autokinesis (audio)
: spontaneous or voluntary movement
autokinetic adjective

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“Autokinesis.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/autokinesis. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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