Staphylectomy definitions

Staphylectomy

1) Surgical removal of the uvula
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staphylectomy

Synonym: uvulectomy. ... Origin: staphyl-+ G. Ektome, excision ... (05 Mar 2000) ...
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staphylectomy

Type: Term Pronunciation: staf′i-lek′tŏ-mē Synonyms: uvulectomy
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staphylectomy

staphylectomy, staphylotomy Amputation or incision of the uvula (small piece of soft tissue that can be seen dangling down from the soft palate over the back of the tongue).
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