Amputate

usgb/ˈæmpjuteɪt/
verb

To cut off a part of a person's or animal's body, usually because it's injured or diseased.

The doctors had to amputate his leg to stop the infection from spreading.
Visual representation of "amputate" - To cut off a part of a person's or animal's body, usually because it's injured or diseased.

Often appears as...

  • amputate a limb
  • amputate due to infection

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Medical Severity

Used mostly in serious medical situations to describe the removal of body parts.

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After the crash, the surgeon decided to amputate to save the patient's life.
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Last Resort

Amputation is often the last option when other treatments fail or are not viable.

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Despite the therapy, they had to amputate to prevent the cancer from spreading.
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Emotional Impact

Can suggest emotional distress; it's a significant, life-changing event for many.

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He struggled to accept the need to amputate his foot after the infection.
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