epithesis
Noun
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Noun
epithesis
- (linguistics) The addition of a letter or sound at the end of a word, without changing its meaning, as in "numb" for "num" or "whilst" for "whiles".
- (medicine) The surgical correction of deformity or of crooked limbs.
- (medicine) A splint or other appliance to be worn.
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