The part of a limb or tail following amputation that is proximal to the amputated section.
Synonyms: Stumps, Amputation, Amputation Stumps, Stump, Amputation, Amputation Stump
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restrict to extremities: do not use for gastric stump ( = GASTRIC STUMP), appendiceal stump, ureteral stump, cervical stump & the like (indexed probably under relevant -ECTOMY or other surg term)
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D000672
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