Amputation, Traumatic (also known as Amputations, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputation): Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury.

NIH MeSH · D000673Diseases

Amputation, Traumatic

Also known asAmputations, Traumatic · Traumatic Amputation · Traumatic Amputations

Definition

Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury.

MeSH classification

  • C26.062

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Common questions about Amputation, Traumatic

What does Amputation, Traumatic mean in medicine?
Loss of a limb or other bodily appendage by accidental injury. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Amputation, Traumatic known by any other names?
Yes. Amputation, Traumatic is also referred to as Amputations, Traumatic, Traumatic Amputation, Traumatic Amputations in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Amputation, Traumatic sit in the medical classification?
Amputation, Traumatic falls under the broader medical category "Diseases" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: C26.062). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D000673) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗