staphylectomy

Term: staphylectomy (n)

Literally meaning:  “brunch excision”

Origin: Anc Greek

(σταφυλ-)/staphyl-)(=combining form denoting grape shape or a bunch of grapes), because of plant clustered fruit

+(εκτομή/ectome) >(εκ-)/(ec-)(=from)+τομή/tome(=section, slice, (=section, slice, trunk, stalk) >τέμνω/temno(=cut)

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Definition

Staphylectomy is the surgical operation to remove of the uvula.