staphylorrhaphy

/ ˌstæfɪˈlɒrəfɪ; ˌstæfɪlɒˈræfɪk /

noun

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

Derived Forms

• staphylorrhaphic, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of staphylorrhaphy¹

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