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stochastic

adj.

1. random or undetermined; arising from chance.

2. describing a system or process that follows a probability pattern, such that events may be analyzed according to their statistical probability but not accurately predicted. See probabilism.

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salivary reflex

salivary reflex

a change in the secretion of the salivary glands caused by unconditioned or conditioned stimulation of their effector nerves. See conditioned response; unconditioned response.