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autotomy

/ɔ'tɑtəmi/

Synonyms of autotomy Antonyms of autotomy Examples of autotomy Usage of autotomy Parts of autotomy Definition that contains autotomy Words sounding like autotomy Explanation of autotomy

noun
spontaneous removal or casting off of a body part (as the tail of a lizard or claw of a lobster) especially when the organism is injured or under attack
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remotion removal

Definition that contains autotomy

autotomize cause a body part to undergo autotomy
autotomic of or relating to autotomy
autotomise cause a body part to undergo autotomy