-rrhea
Suffix Medical Terminology
Flow or discharge.
Example: rhinorrhea (runny nose)
Sources
- Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean · MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine
- Medical-Surgical Nursing, Chapter 24 Key Terms · OpenStax
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