Meaning of the word amputate in English

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amputate

US /ˈæm.pjə.teɪt/

UK /ˈæm.pjə.teɪt/

cut off (a limb or other appendage of the body) by surgical operation

Example:

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The doctors had to amputate his leg due to the severe infection.

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He lost several fingers and had to have one hand amputated after the accident.

Synonym:

sever remove excise lop off cut off

Related Word:

amputation