amputate

Example Sentences

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He did his best to amputate above the sickly parts in the hope of saving the patient’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Days later she had to have surgery to amputate her leg above the knee.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2025

Shaymaa was rushed to Nasser Hospital, where doctors quickly decided to amputate.

From New York Times • Mar. 25, 2024

Doctors in Egypt sought to amputate beneath his right shin.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

I’m sure they offered him some artificial replacement, like they did Peeta when they had to amputate his lower leg, but I guess he didn’t take it.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins