autotomy (noun)

1. In the novel, the protagonist's autotomy of his hand symbolized his sacrifices made for the greater good.

2. Why did the lobster become a comedian? Because it had mastered the art of autotomy - always ready with a good claw-mback!

3. During battles in ancient warfare, soldiers often witnessed the autotomy of their comrades' limbs as a result of severe injuries.

4. In the futuristic world of the story, humans possess the ability of autotomy, allowing them to detach and regrow limbs at will.