staphyloma

Term:staphyloma

Literally meaning: “a bunch of grapes)”

Origin: Anc Greek

σταφύλωμα/staphyloma(=bunch of grapes) >στέμφυλον/stemphylon(=a bunch  of grapes or olives that are used for wine or oil production)

Coined/History

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Definition

Staphyloma is an abnormal protrusion of the sclera or cornea  in the eyeball which are stretched.