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Aphesis

Description:

Aphesis is a linguistic term that refers to the process of omitting a sound or syllable from the beginning of a word. It is also used in some medical contexts to describe the removal or elimination of a substance from the body.

Sample Sentences:

As a linguistic term:

• The word "phone" is a result of aphesis from the original word "telephone".
• "Bus" is an example of aphesis, as it is derived from the word "omnibus".

In a medical context:

• Aphesis of toxins from the body is an important function of the liver.
• The doctor recommended a treatment for the aphesis of excess fluids in the patient's lungs.

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