definitions

-rrhaphy

a combining form meaning “suture,” used in the formation of compound words: herniorrhaphy.

Nearby words

-rhiza, -rhoea, -ridden, -rigged, -rrhagia, -rrhaphy, -rrhea, -rrhexis, -rrhiza, -rrhoea, -ry
Also -rhaphy.

Origin of -rrhaphy

< Greek -rrhaphia; combining form akin to rháptein to stitch, sew
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Medicine definitions for -rrhaphy

-rrhaphy

suff.

Surgical suture:aneurysmorrhaphy.
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