autotomize

[US]/ˌɔːtəˈtɒmɪˌaɪz/
[UK]/ˌɑːt̬oʊtəˈmaɪˌzaɪz/

Translation

v.to cause a part of an organism to detach itself automatically, often as a defense mechanism; to sever or cut off (a body part) voluntarily or unintentionally
Word Forms
Third Person Singularautotomizes
Present Participleautotomizing
Past Tenseautotomized
Past Participleautotomized

Phrases & Collocations

autotomize the process

autotomize data collection

autotomize system functions

autotomize decision-making processes

autotomize routine reports

autotomize content generation

Example Sentences

some species can autotomize their limbs to escape predators.

when threatened, the lizard may autotomize its tail.

autotomize is a survival strategy for many small animals.

some octopuses can autotomize their arms to distract enemies.

autotomize can help certain species survive in hostile environments.

the ability to autotomize is fascinating in the animal kingdom.

some crabs can autotomize their claws when threatened.

autotomize allows animals to escape while sacrificing a part of their body.

researchers study how animals autotomize to understand their survival tactics.

many reptiles can autotomize their tails as a defense mechanism.

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