Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
raphy
Noun
/ˈræfi/
Definition
A suffix used to denote a process of surgical suture or stitching.
Examples
- Appendicorraphy is the surgical suturing of the appendix.
- There are various types of raphy procedures, including herniorrhaphy for hernia repairs.
Meaning
Raphy refers to the act of sewing or stitching tissues together, often used in medical terminology to describe surgical procedures that involve repairing wounds or joining parts of the body.
Synonyms
- suture
- stitching
- sewing
