The actual truth value of a statement is a function of the way the world is, or as philosophers say, of the nature of reality.. Since claims about the nature of reality are metaphysicalclaims, truth is considered a metaphysical concept.
phanÂ·tom limb pain. the painful sensations experienced in an amputated (phantom) limb, most often the upper extremity; typically comprises burning or aching pain, exacerbated by attempted movement of the phantom limb and by emotional stimuli. Synonym(s): phantom limb, pseudesthesia (3) , pseudoesthesia (3) , stump hallucination.
Doctors ask. 1  How long limb pain has been present. 2  Whether pain occurs at certain times or during specific activities. 3  How intense the pain is. 4  Whether the pain is sharp or throbbing. 5  Where the pain is located. 6  What activities trigger or worsen pain. 7  What the person does to relieve pain.