ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Amputeeism

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Amputeeism is a noun meaning The condition of being an amputee.

Meaning

The condition of being an amputee.

Example Sentences

Voluntary amputeeism or apotemnophilia — where the subject wishes to have a limb or appendage removed — might arguably fall within the category of radical body modification.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include zombiism, crippledom, eunuchism, crippledness, limblessness, clubfootedness.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does amputeeism mean?

Amputeeism means The condition of being an amputee.

How do you use amputeeism in a sentence?

Voluntary amputeeism or apotemnophilia — where the subject wishes to have a limb or appendage removed — might arguably fall within the category of radical body modification.

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