A pain that is characterized by a painful sensation that is perceived to originate in the amputated portion of the extremety. Patients may have localized pain that originates in the stump. [ url:http://www.nationalpainfoundation.org/MyTreatment/articles/Cancer_PainDefinitions.asp ]
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A pain that is characterized by a painful sensation that is perceived to originate in the amputated portion of the extremety. Patients may have localized pain that originates in the stump.