amputation
US /ˌæm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən/
UK /ˌæm.pjəˈteɪ.ʃən/
1.
截肢, 切斷
the action of surgically cutting off a limb or digit
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The doctor performed an amputation of the infected leg.
醫生對感染的腿進行了截肢。
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He underwent a partial foot amputation due to diabetes.
他因糖尿病接受了部分足部截肢。