Word Parts
"Double R" Suffixes
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The suffix meaning pain, suffering

What is -algia

100

The loss of a large amount of blood in a short time

What is hemorrhage

200

The prefix meaning excessive, increased

What is hyper-

200

The frequent flow of loose or watery stools

What is diarrhea

300

The meaning of the prefix dys-

What is bad, difficult, or painful

300

-rrhea

What is flow or discharge, referring to flow of most body fluids

400

The suffix meaning surgical suturing

What is -rrhaphy

400

Myorrhexis

The rupture of a muscle

500

The meaning of the suffix -ostomy

What is the surgical creation of an artificial opening to the body surface

500

Myorrhaphy

What is surgical suturing to close a wound using sutures, staples or surgical glue

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