amputate

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Woodhall would amputate more than 100 limbs, plus “many hands, and fingers,” in the next 25 years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Although he was given many stitches that night, veterinarians ultimately decided it would be necessary to amputate the leg.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

She said the medical staff discussed whether to amputate her arm or fingers before deciding she should return to the UK due to the rising medical bills.

From BBC • Feb. 21, 2025

Carried to his home, a physician decided not to amputate Lame’s viciously lacerated arm, a risky decision in an era predating antibiotics.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

“Before that, she had polio. Her right leg was shorter than her left. She wore long skirts to cover her legs. Eventually they had to amputate her right leg.”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar