← Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. II
Chapter 72
Species
Genus III.
Catenated with Voluntary Motions.
Species.
. Deglutitio invita. Involuntary deglutition.
. Nictitatio invita. —— nictitation.
. Risus invitus. —— laughter.
. Lusus digitorum invitus. —— actions with the fingers.
. Unguium morsiuncula invita. —— biting the nails.
. Vigilia invita. —— watchfulness.
Genus IV.
Catenated with External Influences.
. Vita ovi. Life of an egg.
. Vita hiemi-dormientium. Life of winter-sleepers.
. Pullulatio arborum. Budding of trees.
. Orgasmatis venerei periodus. Periods of venereal desire.
. Brachii concussio electrica. Electric shock through the arm.
. Oxygenatio sanguinis. Oxygenation of the blood.
. Humectatio corporis. Humectation of the body.