autotomy
/aw-tot-uh-mee/US // ɔˈtɒt ə mi //UK // (ɔːˈtɒtəmɪ) //
自剖,自体解剖,自体切除,自体切除术
Definitions
n.名词 noun
- 1
plural au·tot·o·mies.
- : Zoology. separation of a body part.self-amputation of a damaged or trapped appendage.
- : the performance of surgery upon oneself.
Examples
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.
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