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

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

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

“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