Anatomy

Amputation Stumps

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

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Structured Summary

Abstract

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

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Amputation Stump
  • Stump, Amputation
  • Stumps, Amputation

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Aspects Covered

13 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings anatomy & histology, blood supply, diagnostic imaging, injuries, innervation, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiopathology, radiation effects, surgery, veterinary, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

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)

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  1. A01.378.100

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WE 170

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Amputation Stumps. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000672. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000672
  2. Amputation Stumps. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q70066461