amputation
noun
the act or instance of surgically removing a limb or part of a limb.
amputations
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pluralof amputation.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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At least 200 people have undergone amputations -- almost half of whom are minors -- according to the NGO Dos Santos Foundation, which is raising funds for prosthetics.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
In Medicare Advantage, the number of amputations is a tiny fraction of that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Most significantly, amputations among the intensive-management group dropped to virtually zero.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2026
Jenn Hall, National Director at Diabetes Scotland, explained that minor foot problems can lead to ulcers, infections and, at worst, amputations for people with diabetes.
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
In his era, even simple lacerations often left diabetics with savage infections that necessitated limb and digit amputations, a consequence of the disease’s ravaging effect on circulation and immunity.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
