amputation
die Amputation, die Amputationen
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amputation
The surgical or operative removal of a body part, usually because it is severely injured or diseased.
Nach dem Unfall war eine Amputation des Beins notwendig.
After the accident, an amputation of the leg was necessary.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Amputationen |
| genitive | der Amputation |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Amputation | die Amputationen |
| accusative | die Amputation | die Amputationen |
| dative | der Amputation | den Amputationen |
| genitive | der Amputation | der Amputationen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Amputation' belongs to the word family of 'amputieren' (to amputate). The noun refers to the medical procedure, while 'amputieren' expresses the action as a verb.
Die Amputation wurde von einem erfahrenen Chirurgen durchgeführt.
The amputation was performed by an experienced surgeon.
Common collocations include 'eine Amputation durchführen' (to perform an amputation), 'eine Amputation vornehmen' (to carry out an amputation), and 'nach einer Amputation' (after an amputation). The affected body part is also often mentioned.
Nach einer Amputation des Arms erhielt der Patient eine Prothese.
After an amputation of the arm, the patient received a prosthesis.
'Amputation' is used mainly in medical and formal texts, for example in medical reports or when describing an operation.
Im Arztbericht wurde die notwendige Amputation des Fußes ausführlich begründet.
The medical report gave a detailed explanation of why the necessary amputation of the foot had been performed.
