An individual who has had a limb removed is described as which term?

• A. Aids
• B. Alzheimer's
• C. Ambulation
• D. Amputees

Answer: (D)

The term for a person who has had a limb removed is amputee. This word directly describes someone who has undergone amputation, and it’s the standard clinical term used in medical and caregiving settings. It focuses on the person with the condition, not the action or the disease. The plural form would be amputees when referring to more than one person.

The other terms don’t fit: aids refer to devices that help with functioning, Alzheimer's is a disease, and ambulation means the ability to walk. In clinical contexts, you’ll often hear or see amputee used to describe an individual with an amputation. Some prefer person-first language like “a person with an amputation,” but the common exam term is amputee.