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Amputator

One who amputates.

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Sawbones 76% connected

A nickname for a surgeon.

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Surgeon 76% connected

One whose profession or occupation is to cure diseases or injuries of the body by manual operation; one whose occupation is to cure local injuries or…

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Amputate 74% connected

To prune or lop off, as branches or tendrils.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Amputate 74% connected

To prune or lop off, as branches or tendrils.

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