staphyl-


staphyl(o)-

 word element [Gr.], uvula; resembling a bunch of grapes; staphylococci.

staphylo-

, staphyl-Resemblance to a grape or a bunch of grapes, hence relating usually to staphylococci or, in older use, to the uvula palatina.
See also: uvulo-. [G. staphylē, a bunch of grapes]

staphylo-

, staphyl-Combining forms indicating resemblance to a grape or a bunch of grapes, hence relating usually to staphylococci or to the uvula of the soft palate. [G. staphylē, a bunch of grapes]