phantom limb

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Definitions of phantom limb words

noun phantom limb 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. 1
noun phantom limb sensation in amputated arm, leg 1
noun phantom limb the illusion that a limb still exists following its amputation, sometimes with pain (phantom limb pain) 0

before 1950

One of the 5% newest English words

First recorded in 1950-55

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 2% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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