cionotomy — (saɪəˈnɒtəmɪ) [f. Gr. κίων + τοµια cutting.] Excision of the uvula (Syd. Soc. Lex.) … Useful english dictionary
cion- — combining form or ciono Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kion , kiono , from kion , kiōn pillar, uvula 1. : uvula cionitis … Useful english dictionary