amputation

• Substantiv, das die chirurgische Entfernung einer ganzen Gliedmaße oder eines Teils davon bezeichnet, auch einen durch Amputation verursachten Zustand der Behinderung.

A noun referring to the surgical removal of all or part of a limb, or the resulting condition of disability from such a loss.

1. B2formalmedical

   The surgical removal of all or part of a limb, often performed to treat severe injury, infection, or disease.

   Amputation

   • The patient underwent a leg amputation after the accident.
   • Doctors performed an emergency amputation to save his life.
   • Recovery after an amputation requires extensive rehabilitation.

   Synonymeexcisionresectionseverance

2. Disability conditionB2formalmedical

   A state of disability resulting from the loss of one or more limbs.

   Amputationszustand

   • He adapted to life after amputation with remarkable courage.
   • Support groups help people cope with the challenges of amputation.
   • Modern prosthetics have greatly improved quality of life after amputation.