Amputate

Pronunciation: /ˈæmpjəˌteɪt/

Definitions of amputate

verb to surgically remove a limb or other body part

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor had to amputate the patient's leg.

A2 After the accident, the surgeon had to amputate the injured arm.

B1 The medical team decided to amputate the infected limb to prevent further complications.

B2 The decision to amputate the damaged foot was a difficult one, but necessary for the patient's health.

C1 The skilled surgeon successfully amputated the tumor without causing any complications.

C2 In extreme cases of severe trauma, doctors may have to amputate multiple limbs to save the patient's life.

Examples of amputate in a Sentence

formal The surgeon had to amputate the patient's leg due to severe infection.

informal The doctor had to cut off part of his finger and amputate it.

slang They had to chop off his arm and amputate it to save his life.

figurative She felt like she had to amputate toxic relationships from her life in order to find happiness.

Grammatical Forms of amputate

• past tense: amputated
• plural: amputates
• comparative: more amputated
• superlative: most amputated
• present tense: amputates
• future tense: will amputate
• perfect tense: has amputated
• continuous tense: is amputating
• singular: amputate
• positive degree: amputate
• infinitive: to amputate
• gerund: amputating
• participle: amputating

Origin and Evolution of amputate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amputate' originated from the Latin word 'amputatus', which is derived from the verb 'amputare' meaning 'to cut around'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in medical contexts to refer to the surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb, the word 'amputate' has evolved to also include the removal of any body part or organ for medical reasons.