1. cuts off a limb or other part of the body, typically by surgical operation
Usage: medical

Examples

• The surgeon amputates the patient’s infected leg to save his life.
• Due to severe frostbite, the doctor amputates three of her toes.
• The medical team amputates the damaged arm after the accident.
• When gangrene sets in, the physician often amputates the affected limb.
• The veterinarian amputates the dog’s injured paw to prevent further complications.
• After the explosion, the emergency room doctor amputates the soldier’s hand.