amputate

[US]/'æmpjʊteɪt/
[UK]/'æmpjutet/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

Verb. Remove a body part or delete content.

Example Sentences

the stump of an amputated arm.

surgeons had to amputate her left hand.

She had her leg amputated below the knee.

Her leg was so badly damaged that the doctors had to amputate it.

In the end they had to amputate his foot to free him from the wrecked car.

The doctor had to amputate the patient's leg due to a severe infection.

In some cases, it may be necessary to amputate a limb to save a person's life.

The decision to amputate is never taken lightly and is always a last resort.

The surgeon successfully amputated the tumor without causing any complications.

After the accident, the victim had to undergo emergency surgery to amputate his crushed arm.

The soldier bravely faced the reality of having to amputate his injured leg.

Amputating a limb can have significant physical and emotional effects on a person.

The doctor recommended amputating the gangrenous toe to prevent the spread of infection.

Real-world Examples

His right leg later had to be amputated.

Source: 21st Century English Newspaper

This can sometimes include amputation of an affected extremity.

Source: Osmosis - Microorganisms

Also, lots of the rural parts of Hungary have been amputated.

Source: Yale University Open Course: European Civilization (Audio Version)

Experts believe they are the remains of limbs amputated by medics.

Source: BBC Listening Collection July 2019

It was either amputate or die.

Source: Lost Girl Season 4

Old Dr. Fontaine was convalescing slowly from an amputated arm.

Source: Gone with the Wind

I know, Dana. We just have to keep amputating the bottom.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

Amputate the arm. That's what he was gonna do.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

No, it's not a joke. We have to amputate the leg.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 2

Her leg had to be amputated, but otherwise she made a full recovery.

Source: VOA Standard Speed April 2016 Compilation

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