Match the meanings with the suffixes.

--rrhea
A)bursting forth of blood
B)digestion
C)eating, swallowing
D)flow, discharge
E)involuntary contraction of muscles
F)opening
G)spitting
H)stopping, controlling
I)stretching, dilation, widening
J)surgical repair
K)suture
L)tightening, narrowing, stricture
M)vomiting

Question

Match the meanings with the suffixes.

--rrhea
A)bursting forth of blood
B)digestion
C)eating, swallowing
D)flow, discharge
E)involuntary contraction of muscles
F)opening
G)spitting
H)stopping, controlling
I)stretching, dilation, widening
J)surgical repair
K)suture
L)tightening, narrowing, stricture
M)vomiting

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The suffix "-rrhea" refers to "flow, discharge," indicating a condition of flowing or discharging, commonly used in medical terms related to bodily fluids or substances.

Match the Meanings with the Suffixes