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Definition of amputator

amputator

/ˈæm.pjəˌteɪ.tər/
am · pu · ta · tor
Plural:amputators
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Adjective:amputative
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amputator Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A surgeon or other person who performs an amputation.

Example

"In nineteenth-century field hospitals, a skilled amputator had to work with extraordinary speed to improve a patient's chance of survival."

2

A specialized surgical instrument or mechanical device used for amputating a limb or body part.

Example

"The medical museum displayed an antique steel amputator alongside early anesthesia equipment."

• Nearby Words

ampule
amputate
amputation
amputator
amputee
amritsar
amsonia

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed from the verb 'amputate' (from Latin amputatus, meaning 'to lop or cut around') combined with the Latinate agent suffix '-or'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amputator. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amputator
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