amputate

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of removing a limb or other body part, usually by surgical means.

  - "After the accident, the doctor had to amputate the patient's leg."
  - "The veteran lived with the pain of his amputated arm for the rest of his life."

• Verb

  To cut off or remove forcibly.

  - "The fire department had to amputate a tree branch that was hanging dangerously over the road."
  - "The thief amputated the painting from the museum wall."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈæmpjʊteɪt/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amputate
hypnotize , organize , recognize , supplicate

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Variants

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amputate , amputated , amputates , amputating , amputation , amputations

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Forms

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amputated, amputates, amputating, amputator

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Etymology

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Originally from the Latin word 'amputare' meaning 'to cut off'.

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Trivia

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1. Amputation was a common practice during wartime up until the late 19th century.

2. The first successful above-the-knee amputation was performed in 1540 by Ambroise Paré.

3. Prosthetic limbs have been in use since ancient Egypt.

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Related Concepts

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1. Prosthetics: Artificial limbs or devices used to replace amputated body parts.

2. Phantom limb syndrome: A condition where amputees experience sensations or pain in the missing limb.

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Culture

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Amputation has been depicted in various forms of art and literature, often as a symbol of sacrifice or loss. In military history, amputation was a common medical procedure during wars due to the high incidence of limb injuries.

How to Memorize "amputate"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the surgical procedure of amputation, imagining the tools and steps involved.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amputate' with the image of a doctor cutting off a limb.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'amputate' as 'A Man Put To Amputate'.

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