staphyloderma

Term: staphyloderma (n)

Literally meaning:  “grape growth”

Origin: Anc Greek

Staphyl-oma

(σταφυλο-)/staphylo-)(=combining form denoting grape shape or a bunch of grapes)

+δέρμα/derma(=skin) > δεσμά/desma(=bonds) because skin keeps the body tight > δέρω/dero(=to peel, to flay)

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Definition

Staphyloderma is pyogenic skin infection by staphylococci.