Term: staphyloncus (n)
Literally meaning: “grape growth”
Origin: Anc Greek
Staphyl-oncus
(σταφυλο-)/(staphylo-)(=combining form denoting grape shape or a bunch of grapes)
+όγκος/oncos(=mass, tumor)
Coined/History
Definition
Staphyloncus is a tumor in uvula or soft palate.
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