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-rrhaphy

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Also -rhaphy.

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

    herniorrhaphy.

Etymology

Origin of -rrhaphy

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

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