Autotomy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural au·tot·o·mies.
  1. Zoology.
    • separation of a body part.
    • self-amputation of a damaged or trapped appendage.
  2. the performance of surgery upon oneself.
noun plural -mies
  1. the casting off by an animal of a part of its body, to facilitate escape when attacked
Autotomy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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