phantom limb

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phantom limb (plural phantom limbs)

  1. (pathology) The false sensation, which is often painful, that an amputated limb is still present and attached.
    • 2013, “Phantom Limb”, performed by Alice in Chains:
      Weak or pulverized
      No better medicine
      Angels have been advised
      Don't want no requiem
      I'll just haunt you like a phantom limb

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