amputee

noun

am·pu·tee ˌam-pyə-ˈtē

: one that has had a limb amputated

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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 This isn’t unusual—authoritative, countrywide figures on the number of pediatric amputees in most conflicts are generally rare. —

Longreads, 6 Aug. 2024 Kathryn Miles profiles Christy Gardner—a woman inspired to join the military in the wake of 9/11 who became a double amputee after being severely injured serving in the US Army. —

Krista Stevens, Longreads, 11 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for amputee