-rrhaphy


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

Origin of -rrhaphy

1
<Greek -rrhaphia; combining form akin to rháptein to stitch, sew
  • Also -rhaphy.

Words Nearby -rrhaphy

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