diff --git a/doc/concepts/labels.rst b/doc/concepts/labels.rst
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@@ -111,7 +111,6 @@ Examples of expressions that define regions include:
 * ``(tag 1)``: all segments with tag 1.
 * ``(branch 2)``: branch 2.
 * ``(region "soma")``: the region with the label "soma".
-* ``"soma"``: a shortcut for the region with the label "soma".
 
 Examples of expressions that define locsets include: