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ˈstaphylotome rare—0.
[ad. Gr. σταϕυλοτόµον knife for cutting the uvula, f. σταϕυλή (see staphyle) + -τόµο- that cuts.]
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The explanation in Dunglison Med. Lex. 1876, ‘A knife adapted to the operation for staphyloma’, appears to be unfounded.
1875Knight Dict. Mech., Staphylotome, a knife for operating upon the uvula or palate. |