phantom limb pain

/ˌfæntəm lɪm peɪn/
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Definitions of phantom limb pain
  1. noun
    pain felt by an amputee that seems to be located in the missing limb
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    type of:
    pain, pain sensation, painful sensation
    a somatic sensation of acute discomfort
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