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Body Regions > Extremities > Amputation Stumps

Preferred term

Amputation Stumps  

Type

  • Topical Descriptor

Broader concept

Note

  • restrict to extremities: do not use for gastric stump ( = GASTRIC STUMP), appendiceal stump, ureteral stump, cervical stump & the like (indexed probably under relevant -ECTOMY or other surg term)

Scope note

  • The part of a limb or tail following AMPUTATION, SURGICAL that is proximal to the amputated section.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D000672

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