English word autoamputate comes from English amputate (To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb.), English auto-
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| amputate | English (eng) | To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb. |
| auto- | English (eng) | (from automatic) automatic. (from automobile) relating to cars or the driving of cars. Regarding oneself. |
| autoamputate | English (eng) | (intransitive) To detach spontaneously from the body; to undergo autoamputation. |