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Phlebotomy Technician

Category - Terminology

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There are a number of medical terms that contain the suffix -rrh in their spelling. Which of the following suffixes containing -rrh means “to burst forth”?

-rrhagia
-rrhexia
-rrhea
None of the above

Explanation

Answer: A - The suffix -rrhagia means “to burst forth.” While the other suffixes do imply abnormal flow, the suffix -rrhagia implies abnormal forceful flow. A patient experiencing metrorrhagia, for instance, would be having menstrual flow that is bursting forth from the uterus, which is a serious medical condition requiring immediate medical attention.

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