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

Doctors in Egypt sought to amputate beneath his right shin.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Another infection led doctors to amputate his left arm below the elbow that December.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 4, 2023

"I think she did save my life. If she wasn't there I probably would have died, or they would have had to amputate my legs, so I'm grateful she was there."

From BBC • Sep. 21, 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