staphylo-

prefix

Pertaining to a microorganism cluster with a grape-like arrangement.

OriginAncient Greek σταφυλή →
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Meanings

prefix

alternative staphyl-

  1. Pertaining to a microorganism cluster with a grape-like arrangement.
  2. Pertaining to the uvula.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekσταφυλή“bunch of grapes”
  2. Englishstaphylo-

From Ancient Greek σταφυλή (staphulḗ, “bunch of grapes”). By surface analysis, staphyl- + -o-.

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APA

staphylo-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/staphylo-

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“staphylo-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/staphylo-. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “staphylo-,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/staphylo-.

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