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

Born without fibulas, he has both legs amputated below the knees before turning one year old.

From Reuters

Pistorius’s lower legs were amputated when he was a baby because of a congenital condition and he walks with prosthetics.

From Washington Times

Pistorius had both his lower legs amputated as a baby and walks with prosthetics.

From Washington Times

One soldier had a gaping shrapnel wound in his right wrist but was resisting recommendations to amputate, Andriets said.

From Seattle Times