Amputation and Ablation

Amputation

Amputation noun - A surgical removal of all or part of a limb.
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Synonyms for Amputation

Ablation and amputation are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Ablation" instead a noun "Amputation".

Nearby Words: amputate, amputated, amputee, amputating

Ablation

Ablation noun - The erosive process that reduces the size of glaciers.
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Amputation and ablation are semantically related. You can use "Amputation" instead a noun "Ablation".

Nearby Words: ablative, ablate, ablated, ablating, ablator
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