amputates

[US]/æmˈpjuːteɪts/
[UK]/ˌæmpjʊˈteɪts/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. leikata kirurgisesti raaja tai jokin osa kehosta; katkaista tai poistaa jotakin äkillisesti

Phrases & Collocations

amputates a limb

katkaisee raajan

Example Sentences

the surgeon amputates the infected limb.

kirurgi amputoi tulehtuneen raajan.

in war, limbs are often amputated to save lives.

sodassa raajat amputoidaan usein pelastamaan ihmishenkiä.

the doctor had to amputate the patient's leg due to gangrene.

lääkärin täytyi amputoida potilaan jalka märkätaudin vuoksi.

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