What is the medical term for the suffix "-rrhagia"?
GeneralClass 12AllAnswered 27 Mar 2026
Answer
The suffix "-rrhagia" (or -rhagia) comes from Greek "rhegnynai" meaning "to burst forth," and it signifies excessive or abnormal discharge or bleeding. Examples include hemorrhage (bleeding), menorrhagia (heavy menstrual bleeding), rhinorrhagia (nosebleed), and gastrorrhagia (stomach bleeding). It always indicates abnormal flow or discharge, typically of blood.
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