The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

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What physical process is defined by '-orrhagia' (or '-rrhagia')?

What physical process is defined by '-orrhagia' (or '-rrhagia')?

Explanation

'-orrhagia' means bursting forth or rapid/excessive flow. This suffix describes vascular rupture or massive discharge, as seen in "menorrhagia" (excessively heavy menstrual bleeding).

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