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Phlebotomist Exam Prep

Category - Terminology

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There are a number of medical terms that contain -rrh in their spelling. Which of the following medical word roots that contains-rrhmeans “to burst forth?”

-rrhagia
-rrhexia
-rrhea
None of the above

Explanation

Answer: A - The word part-rrhagiameans “to burst forth.” While the other words do imply abnormal flow, the suffix-rrhagia implies abnormal forceful flow. A patient experiencing metrorrhagia 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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