Definitions for autotomy

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autotomy au·tot·o·my

Spelling: [aw-tot-uh-mee]

IPA: /ɔˈtɒt ə mi/

Autotomy is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 114 anagrams from letters in autotomy (amoottuy).

Definitions for autotomy

noun

1. Zoology. separation of a body part. self-amputation of a damaged or trapped appendage.
2. the performance of surgery upon oneself.
3. Zoology. separation of a body part. self-amputation of a damaged or trapped appendage.
4. the performance of surgery upon oneself.

Origin of autotomy

First recorded in 1895-1900; auto-¹ + -tomy

Examples for autotomy

autotomy not only permits flight, but also defends the animal against the most adverse conditions.

Such is the adaptive device—more reflex than reflective—which is called self-mutilation or autotomy.

autotomy not only permits flight, but also defends the animal against the most adverse conditions.

Such is the adaptive device—more reflex than reflective—which is called self-mutilation or autotomy.