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stump
[stump]the distal end of a limb left after amputation; called also residual limb.
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stump
(stŭmp),1. The extremity of a limb left after amputation.
2. The pedicle remaining after removal of the tumor attached to it.
[M.e. stumpe]
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stump
(stŭmp)n.
1. A part, as of a branch, limb, or tooth, remaining after the main part has been cut away, broken off, or worn down.
2.
a. stumps Informal The legs.
b. An artificial leg.
v. stumped, stumping, stumps
stump′er n.
stump′i·ness n.
stump′y adj.
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STUMP
Smooth muscle tumor of undetermined malignant potential. See Borderline tumors.stump
Surgery That part of an extremity, or organ–eg, stomach, that remains after partial resection. See Amputation, Gastric stump.McGraw-Hill Concise Dictionary of Modern Medicine. © 2002 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
stump
(stŭmp)1. The extremity of a limb left after amputation.
2. The pedicle remaining after removal of the tumor attached to it.
[M.e. stumpe]
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STUMP OF A FOOT: The toes have been removed
stump
(stump)The distal portion of an amputated extremity.
Synonym: residual limb See: illustrationMedical Dictionary, © 2009 Farlex and Partners