autotomy
(au-tot-o-my)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. the process of self-amputation in animals.
Example Sentence
The starfish used autotomy to escape from the predator by shedding one of its arms.
More Example Sentences
Autotomy helps some animals avoid predators.
Synonyms
self-amputation; self-removal
Antonyms
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