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amputee
nounmasculine/femininecolloquialuncommon/mɐ.ˈnɛ.tɐ/ma·ne·ta
Definition
1A person who has had one or both hands amputated. (Note: 'maneta' is a colloquial and potentially offensive term)
Usage examples
“He became an amputee after the accident.”
“Using the term 'amputee' is more neutral than some slang words.”