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