amputation
Americannoun
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the act or instance of surgically removing a limb or part of a limb.
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the act of removing something by cutting, as if by surgery.
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a disability caused by the loss of a limb or part of a limb.
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Medicine/Medical. any absence or loss of a limb or part of a limb, whether congenitally or due to surgery or disease.
Example Sentences
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Celebrity Traitors player and actress Ruth Codd has said she is recovering after a second leg amputation operation.
From BBC
She was unable to drive at all for 12 years after a serious injury, which led to life-threatening sepsis and the amputation of her leg.
From BBC
Larger neck size is associated with a greater likelihood of developing type 2 diabetes and gestational diabetes, both of which can lead to long-term complications such as nerve damage, vision loss, and limb amputation.
From Science Daily
The truth behind his amputations was finally laid bare in court on Thursday.
From BBC
After the amputations, he was back at work in just under six months with prosthetic legs.
From BBC
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