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phantom limb
phantom limb n.1. A limb that is felt to be present as part of the body after having been amputated.2. The often painful sensation of the presence of such a limb. phantom limb n (Medicine) the illusion that a limb still exists following its amputation, sometimes with pain (phantom limb pain) phantom limbImagined sensations in a limb that has been amputated. These result from nerve ends in the stump which continue to convey misleading messages to the brain.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | phantom limb - the illusion that a limb still exists after it has been amputatedillusion, semblance - an erroneous mental representation |
EncyclopediaSeelimbphantom limb
limb [lim] 1. one of the paired appendages of the body used in locomotion and grasping; see arm and leg. Called also member, membrum, and extremity.2. a structure or part resembling an arm or leg.anacrotic limb ascending limb (def. 2).artificial limb a replacement for a missing limb; see also prosthesis.ascending limb 1. the distal part of loop" >Henle's loop.2. the ascending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also anacrotic limb.catacrotic limb descending limb (def. 2).descending limb 1. the proximal part of loop" >Henle's loop.2. the descending portion of an arterial pulse tracing; called also catacrotic limb.lower limb the limb of the body extending from the gluteal region to the foot; it is specialized for weight-bearing and locomotion. See also leg.pectoral limb the arm (limb" >upper limb), or a homologous part.pelvic limb the leg (limb" >lower limb), or a homologous part.phantom limb the sensation, after amputation of a limb, that the absent part is still present; there may also be paresthesias, transient aches, and intermittent or continuous pain perceived as originating in the absent limb.residual limb stump.thoracic limb pectoral limb.upper limb the limb of the body extending from the deltoid region to the hand; it is specialized for functions requiring great mobility, such as grasping and manipulating. See also arm.phan·tom limb painthe painful sensations experienced in an amputated (phantom) limb, most often the upper extremity; typically comprises burning or aching pain, exacerbated by attempted movement of the phantom limb and by emotional stimuli. Synonym(s): phantom limb, pseudesthesia (3) , pseudoesthesia (3) , stump hallucinationphantom limb n.1. A limb that is felt to be present as part of the body after having been amputated.2. The often painful sensation of the presence of such a limb. phan·tom limb , phantom limb pain (fan'tŏm lim, pān) The sensation that an amputated limb is still present, often associated with painful paresthesia.
Synonym(s): pseudesthesia (3) . phantom limb A powerful sense that a limb which has been amputated is still present. The effect is due to nerve impulses arising in the cut nerves in the stump. These can only be interpreted as coming from the original limb.Phantom limbThe perception that a limb is present (and throbbing with pain) after it has been amputated.Mentioned in: Electrical Nerve Stimulationphantom limb
Related to phantom limb: phantom limb pain, phantom limb syndromeWords related to phantom limbnoun the illusion that a limb still exists after it has been amputatedRelated Words |