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staphylorrhaphy

/ ˌstæfɪlɒˈræfɪk; ˌstæfɪˈlɒrəfɪ /

noun

  1. repair of a cleft palate by means of staphyloplasty and suturing


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Derived Forms

  • staphylorrhaphic, adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of staphylorrhaphy1

C19: from staphylo- (in the sense: uvula) + Greek raphē a sewing or suture

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