Zoonomia; Or, the Laws of Organic Life, Vol. II Papyras Classics

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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.