Acquired Abnormality
amputation stump
am·pu·ta·tion stump
Subclass of:
Limb
Definitions related to amputation stumps:
  • (stump) The part of a limb or an internal organ (e.g., ureter) that remains after amputation or resection.
    NCI
    U.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
  • The part of a limb or tail following AMPUTATION, SURGICAL that is proximal to the amputated section.
    NLM Medical Subject Headings
    U.S. National Library of Medicine, 2025
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