Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial; procope.
The removal of blood from a patient, and the removal of certain components (such as platelets) from that blood, followed by the transfusion of the filtered blood back to the donor (patient).
A short form (of a word) created by removing syllables.
The use of a mask to hide part of an object or image.
The process of cutting off a signal level that rises above a certain maximum level.
Falling, rolling, or throwing one's body on the back of an opponent's legs after approaching from behind.
A piece of something removed by clipping.
An article clipped from a newspaper.