phantom limb pain

noun

, Pathology.

1. a phenomenon characterized by the experience of pain, discomfort, or other sensation in the area of a missing limb or other body part, as a breast.

Word History and Origins

Origin of phantom limb pain¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

By the end of that year, the panel was monitoring 132 ongoing research projects, including studies on whether cannabis use affects antiretroviral therapy and how psilocybin helps people suffering from phantom limb pain.

From Los Angeles Times

Neuropathic pain resulting from damage to the nervous system, such as stroke and phantom limb pain, often doesn't respond to available treatments and can significantly impair physical and emotional function and quality of life.

From Salon

The fourth had so-called phantom limb pain after losing a leg.

From New York Times

They took "a bit of convincing," she says and spent a long time discussing all the pros and cons with her, including how she may be left with phantom limb pain.

From BBC

He has grappled with ghostly sensations, similar to phantom limb pain, mysteries in texture and perception.

From New York Times