Amputation (noun)

The surgical removal of all or part of a limb or other body part.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from latin amputatio(n-), from amputare "cut off".

Examples:

1. The soldier underwent amputation of his leg.
2. The amputation was necessary to save the patient's life.
3. The doctor performed a below-knee amputation.
4. The patient suffered from phantom limb pain after the amputation.
5. The amputation was the result of a severe injury.