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