shed vs autotomize

shed is a noun but autotomize is not a noun.

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

As verbs, autotomize is a hyponym of shed; that is, autotomize is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than shed:

Other hyponyms of shed include exuviate, molt, moult, shed, slough, abscise, exfoliate, autotomise.

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

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

shed (verb)	autotomize (verb)
cast off hair, skin, horn, or feathers	cause a body part to undergo autotomy
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