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C2 noun #41,096 most common

autotomy

UK /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/ | US /ɔːˈtɒtəmi/
autotomy in 30 Seconds

The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.

autotomy in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.
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