Patient Care Technician (PCT) AAH Practice Exam

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The suffix "-rrhagia" refers to what?

Pain
Excessive flow
Inside
Small

The correct answer is: Excessive flow

The suffix "-rrhagia" specifically indicates an excessive flow or discharge, typically referring to blood. This term is commonly used in medical terminology to describe conditions that involve abnormal or excessive bleeding from a specific part of the body. For instance, "menorrhagia" refers to heavy menstrual bleeding, while "hemorrhagia" can refer to excessive bleeding in general. Understanding this suffix is crucial for interpreting medical conditions accurately, particularly those related to blood flow and hemorrhaging. The other options do not capture the essence of the suffix. For example, "pain" is referenced with the suffix "-algia," "inside" can be associated with "intra-" or "endo-," and "small" might be indicated by "micro-."