-rrhaphy

English

Etymology

Representing the Ancient Greek -ρραφία (-rrhaphía), from ῥάπτω (rháptō, “I sew”). (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɹəfɪ/, /ɹəfi/

Suffix

-rrhaphy

  1. (surgery) suture

Derived terms

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