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Children become amputees through birth defects, cancer or accidents.
—Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
There, the 25-year-old former racing driver smashed the record for a double amputee with a finish time of 14:23:56.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Once an amputee, the child has many internal and external factors conspiring to diminish their self-esteem.
—Jothy Rosenberg, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
Chaos Theory writer Peter Lee, an amputee, along with showrunner Scott Kreamer to highlight National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.
—Angel Saunders, People.com, 18 Oct. 2024
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First Known Use
1910, in the meaning defined above
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“Amputee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/amputee. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Kids Definition
amputee
noun
am·pu·tee
ˌam-pyə-ˈtē
: one that has had an arm or leg amputated
Medical Definition
amputee
noun
am·pu·tee
ˌam-pyə-ˈtē
: one that has had a limb amputated
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