autotomize vs shed

autotomize is not a noun while shed is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
autotomize	No	No	Yes	No
shed	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, shed is a hypernym of autotomize; that is, shed is a word with a broader meaning than autotomize:

Other hypernyms of autotomize include cast, cast off, drop, shake off, throw, throw away, throw off.

autotomize (noun)	shed (noun)
	an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage

autotomize (adjective)	shed (adjective)
	shed at an early stage of development

autotomize (verb)	shed (verb)
cause a body part to undergo autotomy	cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers
	cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over
	to remove
	pour out in drops or small quantities or as if in drops or small quantities