Found 2 items, similar to autotomy.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: autotomy autotomy n : 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
English → English (gcide) Definition: autotomy autotomy \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. [WordNet 1.5]