Amputasi
Definition & Context
Noun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A surgical procedure to remove part or all of a limb or a specific body part. This procedure is performed as an emergency or planned medical step to prevent the spread of disease and save the patient's life.
Synonyms & Variants
operasi potong
Technical medical term used in daily clinical conversation contexts.
pemotongan anggota tubuh
The act of cutting off a body part medically.
pengudungan
Archaic or literary term for the act of cutting off a body part.
tindakan bedah eksisi
Surgical procedure to remove specific tissue or body parts.
disartikulasi
A more specific medical term
prosedur bedah
Used as a parent category in medicine
pemotongan
A general term with a broader meaning
ablasi
Often used for non-extremity tissues
Usage Notes or Etymology
The word amputasi is a loanword from the Dutch amputatie which originates from the Latin amputare. This term technically refers to the cutting of a body part through a joint or bone. In modern medical contexts, this term is used specifically by healthcare professionals. Its use in daily conversation is often descriptive without additional emotional weight.
Real-world Usage
Dokter harus segera melakukan amputasi pada kaki pasien agar infeksi tidak menyebar.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.
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