amputated

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The Italian had both his legs amputated after a motor racing accident in 2001 at the Lausitzring track in Germany.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

The 41-year-old has previously said that surgery had prevented her from having her leg amputated following the incident.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

One monk was struck by a vehicle in a November traffic accident, and his leg had to be amputated.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

The 85-pound turtle earned her nickname from aquarium staffers when she quickly began eating after having her flipper amputated, and her enthusiasm for grub hasn’t waned.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2026

He had only one arm, the left having been amputated ten inches below the shoulder joint, so that he wore the sleeve of his coat pinned up with the cuff fastened to the elbow.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson