autotomy / ɔˈtɒt ə mi /

📖毕业后词汇自剖自体解剖自体切除自体切除术

autotomy 的定义

n. 名词 noun

plural au·tot·o·mies.

  1. Zoology. separation of a body part.self-amputation of a damaged or trapped appendage.
  2. the performance of surgery upon oneself.

更多autotomy例句

  1. Such is the adaptive device—more reflex than reflective—which is called self-mutilation or autotomy.
  2. Autotomy not only permits flight, but also defends the animal against the most adverse conditions.