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Definition of Autotomize
1. Verb. Cause a body part to undergo autotomy.
Generic synonyms: Cast, Cast Off, Drop, Shake Off, Shed, Throw, Throw Away, Throw Off
Derivative terms: Autotomy
Definition of Autotomize
1. [v -MIZED, -MIZING, -MIZES]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Autotomize
Literary usage of Autotomize
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Science by American Association for the Advancement of Science (1883)
"These observations suggest that the crab may autotomize a ... Four crabs did not
autotomize either cheliped, and we have no indication of any ..."
2. The U. S. Coal Industry, 1970-1990: Two Decades of Change (1992)
"Lobsters frequently will autotomize (drop) antennae and claws when handled;
American lobsters do this especially during the winter months, ..."
3. Contributions from the Bermuda Biological Station for Research by Bermuda Biological Station for Research (1916)
"... though it is my impression, gained from handling many live individuals, that
the smaller (younger f) ones autotomize more readily than larger ones. ..."
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