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autotomyOne entry found. Main Entry: au·tot·o·my Pronunciation: \ȯ-ˈtä-tə-mē\ Function: noun Etymology: International Scientific Vocabulary Date: 1897 : reflex separation of a part (as an appendage) from the body : division of the body into two or more pieces — au·tot·o·mous \-məs\ adjective — au·tot·o·mize \-ˌmīz\ verb
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