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Amputation
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The removal by surgery of a limb (arm or leg) or other body part because of injury or disease, such as diabetes or cancer. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
The surgical removal of all or part of a limb or other appendage. (NCI Thesaurus)
Definition 3
Surgery to remove part or all of a limb or appendage. (NCI Dictionary)
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