-rrhagia
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 flow or discharge: menorrhagia.
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