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

Origin of -rrhaphy

<Greek -rrhaphia; combining form akin to rháptein to stitch, sew

Words nearby -rrhaphy

RPV, R.Q., R.R., R-rated, -rrhagia, -rrhaphy, -rrhea, -rrhexis, -rrhiza, -rrhoea, RR Lyrae star
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Medical definitions for -rrhaphy

-rrhaphy
suff.
Surgical suture:aneurysmorrhaphy.
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