-rhaphy
a combining form meaning “suture,” used in the formation of compound words:
herniorrhaphy.
also, -rhaphy.
-rrhaphy suff.
surgical suture: aneurysmorrhaphy.
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a combining form with the meanings “rupture,” “profuse discharge,” “abnormal flow,” used in the formation of compound words: bronchorrhagia. also, -rhagia, -rhage, -rrhage, -rhagy, -rrhagy. -rrhagia combining form (in pathology) an abnormal discharge or flow menorrhagia word origin from greek -rrhagia a bursting forth, from rhēgnunai to burst, break -rrhagia suff. an abnormal or excessive […]