What is autodefenestration?

Autodefenestration is the act of jumping or falling from a window, usually with the intention of committing suicide. It is a term that comes from the combination of the prefix auto-, meaning self, and defenestration, which is the act of throwing someone or something out of a window. Autodefenestration can also occur accidentally, often due to a slip or loss of balance. The term is rarely used in medical or psychiatric literature, as it is generally considered a euphemistic or humorous way to discuss a serious and potentially deadly act.