autotomy
Definition of autotomy
n.
1.
spontaneous
removal
or
casting
off
of
a
body
part
(
as
the
tail
of
a
lizard
or
claw
or
a
lobster
)
especially
when
the
organism
is
injured
or
under
attack
.
Related Words
autotomise
,
autotomize
,
remotion
,
removal
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