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Meaning of "amputation" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF AMPUTATION

amputation  [ˌæmpjʊˈteɪʃən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF AMPUTATION

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Amputation is a noun.
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WHAT DOES AMPUTATION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

amputation

Amputation

Amputation is the removal of a body extremity by trauma, prolonged constriction, or surgery. As a surgical measure, it is used to control pain or a disease process in the affected limb, such as malignancy or gangrene. In some cases, it is carried out on individuals as a preventative surgery for such problems. A special case is that of congenital amputation, a congenital disorder, where fetal limbs have been cut off by constrictive bands. In some countries, amputation of the hands, feet or other body parts is or was used as a form of punishment for people who committed crimes. Amputation has also been used as a tactic in war and acts of terrorism; it may also occur as a war injury. In some cultures and religions, minor amputations or mutilations are considered a ritual accomplishment. Unlike some non-mammalian animals, once removed, human extremities do not grow back, unlike portions of some organs, such as the liver. A transplant or a prosthesis are the only options for recovering the loss. In the US, the majority of new amputations occur due to complications of the vascular system, especially from diabetes.

Definition of amputation in the English dictionary

The definition of amputation in the dictionary is the act of removinɡ a partof the body.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH AMPUTATION


accreditation
əˌkrɛdɪˈteɪʃən
adaptation
ˌædəpˈteɪʃən
alimentation
ˌælɪmɛnˈteɪʃən
citation
saɪˈteɪʃən
consultation
ˌkɒnsəlˈteɪʃən
documentation
ˌdɒkjʊmɛnˈteɪʃən
excitation
ˌɛksɪˈteɪʃən
hesitation
ˌhɛzɪˈteɪʃən
implementation
ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən
interpretation
ɪnˌtɜːprɪˈteɪʃən
invitation
ˌɪnvɪˈteɪʃən
limitation
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃən
meditation
ˌmɛdɪˈteɪʃən
orientation
ˌɔːrɪɛnˈteɪʃən
presentation
ˌprɛzənˈteɪʃən
rehabilitation
ˌriːəˌbɪlɪˈteɪʃən
representation
ˌrɛprɪzɛnˈteɪʃən
reputation
ˌrɛpjʊˈteɪʃən
rotation
rəʊˈteɪʃən
transportation
ˌtrænspɔːˈteɪʃən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE AMPUTATION

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ampullaceous
ampullae
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ampullary
ampullosity
amputate
amputator
amputee

WORDS THAT END LIKE AMPUTATION

action
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communication
confirmation
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creation
decoration
destination
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education
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Synonyms and antonyms of amputation in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «amputation» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF AMPUTATION

Find out the translation of amputation to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of amputation from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «amputation» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

截肢
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

amputación
570 millions of speakers

English

amputation
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

विच्छेदन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

بتر
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ампутация
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

amputação
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অঙ্গচ্ছেদ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

amputation
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Amputasi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Amputation
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

切断術
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

절단
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Amputasi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự cưa đi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஊனம்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अंगच्छेद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uzvun kesilmesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

amputazione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

amputacja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ампутація
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

amputare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ακρωτηριασμό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

amputasie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

amputation
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

amputasjon
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of amputation

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «AMPUTATION»

The term «amputation» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.110 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «AMPUTATION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about amputation

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QUOTES WITH «AMPUTATION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word amputation.
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Margaret Atwood
A divorce is like an amputation: you survive it, but there's less of you.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «AMPUTATION»

Discover the use of amputation in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to amputation and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Amputation, Prosthesis Use, and Phantom Limb Pain: An ...
This book presents a range of ethical and medico-legal issues for rehabilitation professionals in the supply and withdrawal of prostheses and assistive technology for people with limb loss or deformity.
Craig Murray, 2009
2
A History of Limb Amputation
This richly illustrated book will be of interest to medical and social historians, surgeons, limb-fitting surgeons and prosthetists, anaesthetists, limb manufacturers, social historians, ethnologists and amputees.
John R. Kirkup, 2007
3
Functional Restoration of Adults and Children with Upper ...
This is the only comprehensive guide to the surgery, prosthetic fitting, and rehabilitation of individuals sustaining an arm amputation.
Dr. Robert H. Meier III, MD, Dr. Diane J. Atkins, OTR, 2004
4
Amputation: Texts for an Extraordinary Spectacle
The Norwegain iconoclast Jens Bjorneboe described this work as "a wild, almost surrealistic play--partly sinister, partly comic...directed against those forms of society that do not allow room for people who think differently from those in ...
Jens Bjørneboe, 2003
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Lower Limb Amputation: A Guide to Living a Quality Life
This book provides the practical knowledge needed to cope with the many changes caused by lower limb amputation.
Adrian Cristian M. D., Adrian Cristian, 2010
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Infection, Ischemia, and Amputation, An Issue of Foot and ...
“Bone and Wound Healing in the Diabetic Patient”, “Surgery for Diabetic Foot Infection” “Antibiotic Therapy for Diabetic Foot Infection”, “Decision-Making in the Dysvascular Lower Extremity”, “Hindfoot and Midfoot ...
Michael Pinzur, Mark S. Myerson, 2010
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Just Don't Fall: A Hilariously True Story of Childhood, ...
Read Josh Sundquist's posts on the Penguin Blog. "Just Don't Fall is one of the most inspiring books I have ever read-not too mention poignant and funny.
Josh Sundquist, 2010
8
Critical Decisions in Periodontology
The selection of hemisection or root amputation depends on the status of the individual molar and its relationships to other teeth. Guided tissue regeneration ( GTR) may be a viable option in many cases (see Chapter 79). A II o molar has fused ...
Walter B. Hall, 2003
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Textbook of Small Animal Surgery
Bergman PJ, et al: Amputation and carboplatin for treatment of dogs with osteosarcoma: 48 cases (1991 to 1993). J Vet Intern Med 10:76. 1996. 6. Bone DL. Aberman HM: Forelimb amputation in the dog. J Am Anim Hosp Assoc 24: 525, 1988.
Douglas H. Slatter, 2003
10
Atlas of General Surgery
... circumferentially accessible. 6 Approach Fish-mouth incision, corresponding to an amputation level of the femur, -20 to 25 cm distal to the greater trochanter 7 Operative Steps (B Skin incisions for knee disarticulation (left), or above-knee and ...
Volker Schumpelick, Reinhard Kasperk, Michael Stumpf, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «AMPUTATION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term amputation is used in the context of the following news items.
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Alton Towers: Brave Leah Washington shares inspirational first …
Brave Alton Towers rollercoaster crash victim Leah Washington has posted an inspirational picture on Facebook following her leg amputation ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
2
Teen facing leg amputation after Perth hoon doing burnouts hits …
A 17-year-old girl could have her leg amputated after being hit by a car doing burnouts in a northern Perth suburb. Police were called to reports ... «ABC Online, Jul 15»
3
3-Year-Old Boy's Leg Pain Leads To Double Amputation Hours Later
One family initially planned to go shopping at IKEA, but a bizarre turn of events quickly landed them in a local hospital. Now, their little boy has ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
4
Henry the #warriorcat in good spirits following amputation
WATCH ABOVE: Just 48 hours after surgery to remove his injured front leg, Henry the 'Warrior Cat' is in good spirits. Emily Mertz has the ... «Globalnews.ca, Jul 15»
5
Iranian authorities' arguments in defence of amputation expose …
Amnesty International has condemned the amputation of fingers of two young Iranian prisoners in the city of Mashhad in on Sunday 28 June. «NCR-Iran.org, Jul 15»
6
Prevent amputation from diabetes: association
With B.C. feeling the heat and more feet coming out to meet the summer weather, the Canadian Diabetes Association is urging all levels of ... «24 Hours Vancouver, Jul 15»
7
Fundraisers fly Ballycarry family to New York after local woman's leg …
Fundraisers fly Ballycarry family to New York after local woman's leg amputation scare. Local woman Leanne Montgomery. INLT-26-704-con. «Carrickfergus Times, Jul 15»
8
Workers Exposed to Amputation Hazards at Auto Parts Manufacturer
After receiving a complaint alleging unsafe working conditions, OSHA has cited Cleveland Die & Manufacturing Company for eleven serious ... «Occupational Health and Safety, Jul 15»
9
Henry the rescue cat recovering after leg amputation
Henry, the little cat who could, has lost his leg but is recovering well, says a spokesperson for the Edmonton Humane Society. «CBC.ca, Jun 15»
10
Diabetics urged to share their stories of amputation to raise awareness
Diabetes UK is hoping that by sharing personal experiences and stories of living with a diabetes-related amputation, people can really help us ... «Dorset Echo, Jun 15»

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