1. in animal behavior, the spontaneous casting off of a body part. For example, an iguana sheds its tail to escape from a predator. 2. In humans, self-mutilation or the cutting off of body parts.
1. in animal behavior, the spontaneous casting off of a body part. For example, an iguana sheds its tail to escape from a predator. 2. In humans, self-mutilation or the cutting off of body parts.