-rrhaphy

a combining form meaning “suture,” used in the formation of compound words: herniorrhaphy.
Also -rhaphy.

Origin of -rrhaphy

< Greek -rrhaphia; combining form akin to rháptein to stitch, sew

Words nearby -rrhaphy

-rhiza, -rhoea, -ridden, -rigged, -rrhagia, -rrhaphy, -rrhea, -rrhexis, -rrhiza, -rrhoea, -ry

Medical definitions for -rrhaphy

-rrhaphy

suff.

Surgical suture:aneurysmorrhaphy.