autotomize

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Verb autotomize has 1 sense

autotomize, autotomise - cause a body part to undergo autotomy
--₁ is one way to shed, cast, cast off, shake off, throw, throw off, throw away, drop

Derived form: noun autotomy₁
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Autotomize

Definition

Verb (transitive): to voluntarily shed or sever a body part, typically as a defense mechanism.
Verb (intransitive): to undergo autotomy, the act of self-amputation.

Examples

Verb (transitive):

The lizard autotomized its tail to escape the predator.
Some species of spiders can autotomize their legs when threatened.

Verb (intransitive):

If the starfish feels threatened, it may autotomize one of its arms.
The salamander has the ability to autotomize its tail and regenerate a new one.

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