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-rrhage, -rrhagia

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Bleeding, usually heavy.

Example: hemorrhage (excessive bleeding); menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding)

Sources

Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 18 Key Terms · OpenStax
Maternal-Newborn Nursing, Chapter 6 Key Terms · OpenStax

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