staphyloma

Term: staphyloma (n)

Literally meaning:  “grape growth”

Origin: Anc Greek

Staphyl-oma

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

+(-ωμα/oma)(=suffix meaning "complete set of" or  a condition eg disease condition )

Coined/History

Definition

Staphyloma is a the thinning of the eye sclera caused mostly by trauma or infection and resulting in the enlargement of the globe.