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amputated

Meanings

  • The act of removing a limb or other body part surgically.

    - "The soldier had to undergo an amputation after sustaining severe injuries in the battlefield."
    - "Following a diagnosis of advanced stage cancer, the patient opted for an amputation of the affected limb."

  • A condition where a limb or other body part is lost without medical intervention, typically due to trauma or disease.

    - "After being trapped under the debris of a collapsed building for hours, the victim was eventually rescued, only to discover that his leg had been amputated due to severe injuries sustained during the collapse."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with amputated
legitimated , medicated , vacillated
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Amputated (en) : Having one or more limbs or other body parts removed surgically.

  2. Amputated (nl) : Verstompeld, gedemuteerd

  3. Amputated (fr) : Amputé

  4. Amputated (de) : Amputiert

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. harpooted

  2. hairputted

  3. hurputted

  4. herputted

  5. hereputted

  6. hitherputted

Variants
List of all variants of amputated that leads to same result
amputate , amputated , amputates , amputating , amputation , amputations
Forms
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The verb 'amputate' can be conjugated in different tenses and moods, including the present tense ('amputate', 'amputates', 'amputates'), the past tense ('amputated', 'amputated'), the present participle ('amputating'), and the past participle ('amputated').

Etymology
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The term 'amputated' comes from the Latin word 'amputare', which means 'to cut off'.

Trivia
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  1. {"term"=>"Amputation", "description"=>"An amputation is a surgical procedure in which one or more body parts, such as a limb or a digit, are removed completely."}

  2. {"term"=>"Etymology of Amputation", "description"=>"The term 'amputation' comes from the Latin word 'amputare', which means 'to cut off'."}

  3. {"term"=>"Historical Significance of Amputation", "description"=>"Amputation has been practiced throughout history for various reasons, including as a form of punishment, as a treatment for injuries or illnesses, and as a means of adaptive survival in cases of extreme limb damage or loss."}

  4. {"term"=>"Cultural Significance of Amputation", "description"=>"Amputation has been a subject of cultural expression and exploration throughout history, appearing in various forms of art, literature, music, and other cultural expressions. Amputation has also been a topic of cultural fascination and curiosity, with many people having a morbid fascination with the subject of amputation and its various forms and implications."}

  5. {"term"=>"Amputation in Modern Times", "description"=>"In modern times, amputation is a common surgical procedure performed for various reasons, including as a treatment for injuries or illnesses, as a means of adaptive survival in cases of extreme limb damage or loss, and as a form of medical intervention or intervention of last resort in cases where other forms of medical treatment or intervention have proven to be ineffective or unsuccessful."}

Culture
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The concept of amputation has been present in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, amputation was performed as a form of punishment, as well as for therapeutic purposes. In medieval Europe, amputation was commonly used as a treatment for various injuries and diseases, including gangrene, syphilis, and leprosy.

How to Memorize "amputated"

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    - Imagine an amputation surgery taking place in a hospital operating room. The patient lies on a surgical table, his affected limb exposed and draped in sterile surgical gowns. The surgical team, consisting of surgeons, nurses, and other medical personnel, prepare and arrange their surgical instruments and equipment on the surgical tray. The anesthesiologist, who is responsible for administering anesthesia to the patient, prepares the anesthesia equipment and administers the anesthesia to the patient through an intravenous line. The surgical team then begins the surgery by making an incision in the skin over the affected limb, and continuing the incision through the layers of muscle, tissue, and bone, until they reach the affected area. The surgical team then removes the affected limb or body part, using surgical instruments such as scalpels, forceps, and bone saws. The surgical team then seals the incision site with surgical sutures or staples, and applies sterile surgical dressings to cover the incision site and protect it from infection. The surgical team then bandages the affected limb or body part, and applies a surgical brace or other supportive device to help maintain the stability and alignment of the affected area. The surgical team then administers post-operative pain medication to help manage the patient's pain levels, and monitors the patient's vital signs and overall condition to ensure that they are recovering properly from the surgery. The surgical team then discharges the patient from the hospital, providing them with detailed instructions on how to care for their incision site and affected limb or body part at home, as well as follow-up appointment information for any additional post-operative care or follow-up treatments that may be required.

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