Amputation

"Amputation" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus, MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure, which enables searching at various levels of specificity.

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The removal of a limb or other appendage or outgrowth of the body. (Dorland, 28th ed)

Descriptor ID	D000671
MeSH Number(s)	E04.555.080
Concept/Terms	Amputation Amputation Amputations

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment [E]
Surgical Procedures, Operative [E04]
Orthopedic Procedures [E04.555]
Amputation [E04.555.080]

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