amputate

/ˈæmpjʊteɪt/ · verb

Meaning

To surgically remove a part of the body, especially a limb

Etymology / origin

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Related words

cut off(English)reduce(English)remove(English)abridge(English)abscise(English)prune(English)absciss(English)saw off(English)gangrene(English)amputation(English)amputated(English)limb(English)

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Sources

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