The “Double R” Sufixes

Question 1

-rrhage and -rrhagia mean..

Answer 1

Bleeding; however, they are most often used to describe sudden, severe bleeding.
Ex: Hemorrhage is the loss of a large amount of blood in a short time
(Hem/o means blood, and -rrhage means abnormal excessive fluid discharge).

Question 2

-rrhaphy means..

Answer 2

Surgical suturing to close a wound and includes the use of sutures, staples, or surgical glue.
Ex: Myorrhaphy is the surgical suturing of a muscle wound
(my/o means muscle and -rrhaphy means surgical suturing).

Question 3

-rrhea means

Answer 3

Flow or discharge and refers to the flow of most body fluids.
Ex: Diarrhea is the frequent flow of loose or watery stools
(Dia- means through, and -rrhea means flow or discharge).

Question 4

-rrhexis means..

Answer 4

Rupture.
Ex: Myorrhexis is the rupture of a muscle.
(My/o means muscle, and -rrhexis means rupture).