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amputation

,æmpjʌ'teɪʃʌn

Synonyms of amputation Antonyms of amputation Examples of amputation Usage of amputation Parts of amputation Definition that contains amputation Words sounding like amputation Explanation of amputation

noun
a condition of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs
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type of:
disability disablement handicap impairment
noun
a surgical removal of all or part of a limb
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type of:
operation surgery surgical operation surgical procedure surgical process

Definition that contains amputation

amputee someone who has had a limb removed by amputation
catling a long double-edged knife used for amputations
capeline bandage bandage that covers the head or an amputation stump like a cap