Vocabulary Entry

amputation

|noun • verb

noun

The act of removing a limb or part of the body.

Example Sentences

"After the accident, he faced the possibility of an amputation."

"Amputation may be necessary in cases of severe injury or infection."

"Rehabilitation after an amputation can be a long process."

verb

Example Sentences

"The surgeon had to amputate the infected leg."

"If the pain continues, doctors might need to amputate."

"In emergency cases, they may decide to amputate without hesitation."