amputate

amputate

verb

The word "amputate" means to surgically remove part of the body, usually a limb, such as an arm or a leg, often because of injury or disease.

 

Example

  1. The doctor had to amputate the patient's leg due to the severe injury.
  2. The patient has to undergo amputation surgery to remove his infected limb.
  3. The surgeon decided to amputate the patient's arm to prevent further infection.