사지나 신체의 돌출된 부분을 수술적으로 절단하여 제거하는 행위.
The surgical removal of all or part of a limb or extremity such as an arm, leg, foot, hand, toe, or finger.
예문:
"The surgeon explained that a below-the-knee amputation was the only way to prevent the infection from spreading."
"Advances in prosthetic technology have significantly improved the quality of life for patients after an amputation."
"Severe trauma from the accident resulted in the emergency amputation of his left arm."