Amputation (Noun)

Meaning ¹

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

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Hypernyms

• Disablement
• Handicap
• Impairment

Related Words

• Amputate (verb)

Meaning ²

A surgical removal of all or part of a limb.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Hypernyms

• Surgical Procedure
• Surgery
• Surgical Process
• Surgical Operation

Related Words

• Amputate (verb)