Autotomise

/ɔːˈtɒtəmaɪz/ verb

To undergo or perform self-amputation; to detach a part of one's body voluntarily or involuntarily.

From Greek 'auto-' (self) + 'tomise' (from 'tome' meaning cut, with '-ise' British verbal suffix). British English spelling variant used in scientific and medical contexts.

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