amputation
Translation
amputation
Examples
The amputation was a necessary procedure.
The amputation was a necessary procedure.
Grammar Patterns
an amputation of ((a body part)) the surgical removal of a part of the body An amputation of the foot was required.
Similar Words
Synonyms: removal, severing, cutting off
Etymology
From the verb 'amputate'. The suffix '-tion' forms nouns denoting an action or process.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'amputate'. Remember that words ending in '-tion' are often nouns describing an action.