If someone has been 'maimed,' what has happened to them?

The term 'maimed' refers specifically to having been severely injured or mutilated, often to the extent of losing a limb or suffering a serious wound. This word carries connotations of lasting physical damage and trauma. In medical or military contexts, it often describes someone who has endured significant harm, impacting their life and physical abilities. Therefore, the correct choice accurately reflects this severe level of injury or damage that someone has experienced.

The other choices do not relate to the concept of being 'maimed’ and instead suggest positive outcomes or recovery, which is contrary to the meaning of the term.