staphyloplasty

Term: staphyloplasty (n)

Literally meaning:  “making grape ”

Origin: Anc Greek

staphylo-plasty

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

+πλάσσω/plasso(=to shape)

Coined/History

Definition

Staphyloplasty is the plastic surgical operation to repair the soft palate and or uvula.