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What is the medical terminology combining form meaning flow or fluid?

The combining form meaning flow or fluid in medical terminology is -rrhea or -rrhoea.

Here are some examples of its use:

* Diarrhea: "dia" meaning through + "-rrhea" meaning flow, referring to the flow of stool through the intestines.

* Rhinorrhea: "rhino" meaning nose + "-rrhea" meaning flow, referring to the flow of mucus from the nose.

* Menorrhea: "meno" meaning month + "-rrhea" meaning flow, referring to the monthly flow of menstrual blood.

Remember that combining forms are often used in combination with other prefixes and suffixes to create more specific medical terms.

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