amputate

Example Sentences

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He did his best to amputate above the sickly parts in the hope of saving the patient’s life.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

Another patient in north Wales almost had the wrong toe removed during surgery to amputate two others.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024

Doctors in Egypt sought to amputate beneath his right shin.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Carried to his home, a physician decided not to amputate Lame’s viciously lacerated arm, a risky decision in an era predating antibiotics.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

“Before that, she had polio. Her right leg was shorter than her left. She wore long skirts to cover her legs. Eventually they had to amputate her right leg.”

From "Lucky Broken Girl" by Ruth Behar