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staphyloplasty
/ ˈstæfɪləʊˌplæstɪ /
noun
- plastic surgery or surgical repair involving the soft palate or the uvula
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Derived Forms
- ˌstaphyloˈplastic, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of staphyloplasty1
C19: from staphylo- + -plasty
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