Medical Suffixes
-rrhea
Commonly used in conditions like diarrhea, rhinorrhea, or amenorrhea.
Literal Meaning
Flow, discharge
Actual Meaning
This means FLOWING or DISCHARGE. So "diarrhea" means watery stool flowing out.
Examples in Context

The patient presented with rhinorrhea, indicating a runny nose.

Helpful Tips
  • 1Remember 'rrhea' as related to fluid release
  • 2Connect with conditions that involve flow issues
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