Meaning Of The Word Autotomy
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Autotomy Meaning
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What's The Definition Of Autotomy?
autotomy in American English
the reflex action by which a leg, claw, tail, etc., as of a lobster, starfish, or lizard, is broken off at a special joint when the part is damaged, seized, etc.: the missing part then regenerates noun: separation of a body part autotomy in British English noun: the casting off by an animal of a part of its body, to facilitate escape when attacked |
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