amputate
1 of 1verb/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/
Forms:amputates,amputating,amputated,amputated
1
to surgically remove a body part, such as a limb or organ, often due to injury, disease, or medical necessity
transitive- 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.
- The medical team carefully amputated the injured hand and provided rehabilitation for the patient's recovery.
- Surgeons may choose to amputate a tumor-affected breast as part of breast cancer treatment.
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