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In Medicine / College | 2025-07-03

Which is the suffix of a pathologic flow of fluid from the body?
A. -emia
B. -rrhea
C. -rrhexis
D. -megaly

Asked by delesha18

Answer (2)

The suffix that denotes a pathologic flow of fluid from the body is -rrhea , which indicates a discharge or flow. Other suffixes such as -emia , -rrhexis , and -megaly refer to different medical conditions. For fluid discharges like diarrhea or rhinorrhea, -rrhea is the correct term. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The suffix that indicates a pathologic flow of fluid from the body is -rrhea , which signifies discharge or flow. Other suffixes provided refer to different medical conditions and do not pertain to fluid discharge. Therefore, the correct answer is B. -rrhea .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04