amputee
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See also: amputée
English
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Etymology
[edit]From French amputée, (past participle of amputer (“to amputate”)), from Latin amputatus, perfect passive participle of amputare (“to amputate”).
Pronunciation
[edit]Noun
[edit]amputee (plural amputees)
- A person who has had one or more limbs removed.
Derived terms
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[edit]Translations
[edit]person who has had one or more limbs removed