-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

English terms suffixed with -rrhaphy