1. in a manner relating to the autonomic nervous system, which controls involuntary bodily functions
Usage: medical; technical
2. in an automatic or self-governing manner
Usage: formal

Examples

• The heart beats autonomically without conscious control.
• Her breathing slowed autonomically as she fell asleep.
• The digestive system functions autonomically throughout the day.
• Blood pressure is regulated autonomically by the body.
• The system operates autonomically once it’s been programmed.
• Certain reflexes occur autonomically in response to stimuli.