| amputation | Removal of an appending part (appendage) (27 Sep 1997) |
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| amputation by transfixion | Amputation performed by transfixing the soft parts with a long knife and cutting the flap or flaps from within outward. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amputation knife | A broad-bladed knife used primarily for transecting large muscles during major amputations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| amputation neuroma | traumatic neuroma |
| amputation stumps | The distal end of a limb left after amputation. (12 Dec 1998) |
| amputation, traumatic | Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury. (12 Dec 1998) |
| amputee | A person with an amputated limb or part of limb. (05 Mar 2000) |
| ampyrone | <chemical> 4-amino-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl-3h-pyrazolone. A metabolite of aminopyrine with analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is used as a reagent for biochemical reactions producing peroxides or phenols. Ampyrone stimulates liver microsomes and is also used to measure extracellular water. Pharmacological action: non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, indicators and reagents. Chemical name: 3H-Pyrazol-3-one, 4-amino-1,2-dihydro-1,5-dimethyl-2-phenyl- (12 Dec 1998) |
| ampyx | A woman's headband (sometimes of metal), for binding the front hair. Origin: Gr. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |