Term: staphylorrhaphy (n)
Literally meaning: “grape suture”
Origin: Anc Greek
staphylo-rrhaphy
(σταφυλο-)/staphylo-)(=combining form denoting grape shape or a bunch of grapes)
ραφή/rrhaphy/(=sewing, suture)
Coined/History
Definition
Staphylorrhaphy is the surgical procedure for cleft lip repair.
