What does amputate mean?

v. to cut off part of the body, like an arm or leg, usually because of injury or disease

amputate

🇺🇸 /ˈæmpjuteɪt/ 🇬🇧 /ˈæmpjuteɪt/

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to cut off part of the body, like an arm or leg, usually because of injury or disease

The doctor had to amputate his leg to save his life.

to cut off part of the body, like an arm or leg, usually because of injury or disease

3rd Present amputates

Past amputated

Perfect amputated

Progressive amputating