amputation
noun/ˌæmpjəˈteɪʃən/
Frequency rank: #12,741 most common English word
Meaning
The surgical removal of a limb or part of a limb from the body.
Example sentence
After the accident, the surgeon said that amputation of his leg was the only option to save his life.
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