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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
Examples
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.
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