phantom limb

Noun

Meaning

the illusion that a limb still exists after it has been amputated

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

phantom pain medical condition phantom limb pain pseudesthesia amputated limb isolated limb limb-deficient disembodied limb absent limb cut-off limb phantom extremity phantom limb sensation phantom-limb pains tingling in the amputated part place phantom arm

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Hypernyms

illusion semblance

Examples

In many cases,the phantom limb aids in adaptation to a prosthesis, as it permits the person to experience proprioception of the prosthetic limb. Source: Internet

If the pain is continuous for a long period, parts of the intact body may become sensitized, so that touching them evokes pain in the phantom limb. Source: Internet

Long-term projects following the end of the civil war included psychological support and phantom limb pain management. Source: Internet

Mirror box therapy produces the illusion of movement and touch in a phantom limb which in turn may cause a reduction in pain. Source: Internet

Nonetheless, there are reports that on average cite about half of the patients will have resolution of their pain, while half will develop phantom limb pain and/or pain at the amputation site. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

phantom goal phantom island phantom jam phantom limb pain phantom limb sensation phantom limb syndrome