Amputation

Synonyms of amputation

• disarticulation
• dismemberment
• severance

Antonyms of amputation

• connection
• addition
• attachment

Collocations of amputation

limb amputation

Frequency: 70 %

The accident resulted in the need for limb amputation.

surgical amputation

Frequency: 60 %

The doctor recommended a surgical amputation to prevent further complications.

prosthetic limb

Frequency: 50 %

After the amputation, he was fitted with a prosthetic limb.

traumatic amputation

Frequency: 45 %

The soldier suffered a traumatic amputation during the battle.

partial amputation

Frequency: 35 %

The accident resulted in a partial amputation of his finger.

Idiomatic Expressions for amputation

• Phrase: cutting off ties
  Meaning: ending a relationship or connection with someone or something
  Usage: After the betrayal, she decided to cut off all ties with her former friend, like an amputation of a toxic relationship.