Meaning Of The Word Amputate

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What's The Definition Of Amputate?

amputate
verb: To amputate someone's arm or leg means to cut all or part of it off in an operation because it is diseased or badly damaged.

amputate in American English
to cut off (an arm, leg, etc.), esp. by surgery
transitive verb: to cut off (all or part of a limb or digit of the body), as by surgery

amputate in British English
verb: to remove (all or part of a limb, esp an arm or leg)

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