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amputation

/æmˈpjuːtɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does amputation mean?

noun

The removal of a limb or other part of the body, typically as a surgical procedure. The act of cutting off a part of the body.

Example

"The doctor performed an amputation to save the patient's life."

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