epithesis

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Synonyms: epiclesis, epithets, esthesis, epitasis, apothesis, ecthesis, epiphysis, epithetic, epenthesis, epithelia, enthesis

Antonyms: epiclesis, epithets, esthesis, epitasis, apothesis, ecthesis, epiphysis, epithetic, epenthesis, epithelia, enthesis

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|linguistics}} The [[addition]] of a [[letter]] or [[sound]] at the end of a [[word]], without changing its meaning.
2. {{lb|en|medicine}} The [[surgical]] [[correction]] of [[deformity]] or of [[crooked]] [[limb]]s.
3. {{lb|en|medicine}} A [[splint]] or other [[appliance]] to be worn.

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