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autoamputation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

The spontaneous detachment from the body and elimination of an appendage or an abnormal growth, such as of a polyp.

Word forms

autoamputation autoamputations

Etymology

From auto- + amputation.

Related words

autoamputate

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