amputee

[ am-pyoo-tee ]

noun

1. a person who has lost all or part of an arm, hand, leg, etc., by amputation.

amputee

/ ˌæmpjʊˈtiː /

noun

1. a person who has had a limb amputated

Word History and Origins

Origin of amputee¹

1905–10; amputat(ed) ( def ) + -ee, modeled on French amputé, past participle of amputer to amputate

Example Sentences

His medical team has already helped dozens of amputees.

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Former racing driver Billy Monger broke the Ironman record for a double amputee at the World Championship in Kona, Hawaii.

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They will face Arsenal's amputee team in London on Monday.

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Former MP Craig Mackinlay, who lost his hands and feet after a life-threatening episode of sepsis, has urged the government to end what he says is a "postcode lottery" for amputee care.

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It is the many physical and mental benefits that makes him want to see more amputees involved in sport.

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