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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In Medicare Advantage, the number of amputations is a tiny fraction of that.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
And diabetic-related amputations — which are painful and life-altering procedure that were the hospital’s most common surgery for years — have plummeted to zero for program patients.
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
These long lasting wounds are a leading cause of lower limb amputations.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 20, 2026
Men coming round from amputations seemed compelled to make terrible jokes.
From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan
