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amputee

nounmasculine/femininecoloquial/mɐ.ˈnɛ.tɐ/low

ma·ne·ta

Definition

A person who has had one or both hands amputated. (Note: 'maneta' is a colloquial and potentially offensive term)
He became an amputee after the accident.
Using the term 'amputee' is more neutral than some slang words.

Etymology

Derivação de 'mão' + sufixo '-eta'.

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