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