autotomous
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autotomous — adjective see autotomy … New Collegiate Dictionary
autotomous — au·tot·o·mous … English syllables
autotomous — adjective see autotomic … Useful english dictionary
autotomy — noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1897 reflex separation of a part (as an appendage) from the body ; division of the body into two or more pieces • autotomous adjective • autotomize verb … New Collegiate Dictionary
autotomy — autotomic /aw teuh tom ik/, autotomous, adj. /aw tot euh mee/, n., pl. autotomies. 1. Zool. a. separation of a body part. b. self amputation of a damaged or trapped appendage. 2. the performance of surgery upon oneself. [1895 1900; AUTO 1 + TOMY] … Universalium
