Amputate

Pronunciation: /ˈæmpjəˌteɪt/

Amputate (verb)

  1. To remove a body part by surgery, usually because it is badly damaged or infected.
  2. To cut off a part of something completely, often in a violent or sudden way.

Examples

  • The surgeon amputates the damaged limb to stop the infection.
  • Doctors amputate the injured finger after the accident.