amputation

• Существительное, обозначающее хирургическое удаление всей конечности или её части, а также состояние инвалидности, возникшее в результате такой потери.

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.

   Ампутация

   • 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.

   Синонимыexcisionresectionseverance

2. Disability conditionB2formalmedical

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

   Состояние инвалидности

   • 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.