staphyloptosis

Term: Staphyloptosis (n)

Literally meaning:  “grape fall”

Origin: Anc Greek

staphylo-rrhaphy

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

πτώσις/ptosis/(=fall)

Coined/History

Definition

Staphyloptosis is the abnormal elongation of the soft palate or uvula.