amputate

Example Sentences

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Recently, he had his own health crisis, having his right leg amputated after complications with diabetes.

From Los Angeles Times

Following a serious injury and life-threatening sepsis, she had her leg amputated and now uses a wheelchair.

From BBC

Jackson was hit by friendly fire during the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1893 and had his arm amputated before he died.

From Los Angeles Times

Both had to be amputated just below the knee.

From BBC

"If there's anything, I'll recognise him - my son's leg is amputated, and he has vitiligo... His hair is white. I'd know him," she added.

From BBC