The suffix in the medical term seborrhea is ________ and its meaning is ________.
A)sebo; oil
B)seb; sebum
C)orrhea; flow
D)rrhea; flow
E)rrhea; sebum

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The suffix in seborrhea is "-rrhea" which means flow. The prefix "sebo" is derived from "sebum" which refers to the oily substance produced by glands in the skin. Therefore, option D is the correct choice as it correctly identifies the suffix and its meaning.

The Suffix in the Medical Term Seborrhea Is ________ and Its