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to amputate
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to surgically remove a body part, such as a limb or organ, often due to injury, disease, or medical necessity
Transitive: to amputate a body part
Example
The surgeon had to amputate the patient's leg to prevent the spread of the infection.
In severe cases of frostbite, doctors may need to amputate affected fingers or toes.
In some cases of cancer, surgeons may recommend amputating a portion of the affected limb to stop the disease's progression.
word family
amput
Verb
amputate
Verb
amputated
Adjective
amputation
Noun
amputator
Noun
