Word: autotomy
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: au
tot
o
my
Definition: The spontaneous removal of a limb, tail etc, especially by some invertebrates as a self-defense mechanism.
Morphemes:
Affix: auto-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: auto- (regarding oneself)
Affix: -tomy
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: A surgical incision; the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)
Etymology Compounds: Affix: τέμνω
Language: grc
Decoded: temno
Meaning: I cut