Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
amputate
verb
/ˈampjʊteɪt/
Definition
To surgically remove a limb or part of a limb.
Examples
- The surgeon had to amputate the patient’s leg after the severe accident.
- Due to the infection, doctors decided to amputate his finger.
- In some cases, it is necessary to amputate a limb to save a patient’s life.
Meaning
Amputate refers to the medical procedure of cutting off a body part, usually due to injury, disease, or other medical conditions.
Synonyms
- remove
- cut off
- detach
- lose
