amputate (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈæmpjuteɪt/
Definition
Cut off a limb or part of the body by surgical operation.
Examples
Doctors were forced to amputate his leg following the severe motorcycle accident.
The medical team decided to amputate the damaged finger to save the rest of the hand.
Advancements in surgical techniques have made it safer to amputate limbs when necessary.
How to Use amputate
- amputate something from someone (prepositional phrase)
- The standard structure for describing the procedure on a patient. — "They had to amputate the damaged foot from the patient's leg."
- be amputated (collocation)
- Passive voice usage, common when focusing on the body part. — "The finger was amputated immediately after the injury."
Synonyms of amputate
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