-rrhea, -rrhoea, -orrhea +

(Greek > Latin: flow, flowing)


colonorrhea
Term for diarrhea thought to originate from a condition confined to or affecting chiefly the colon.
colorrhea
Diarrhea thought to originate from a condition confined to or affecting chiefly the colon.
colostrorrhea
Abnormally profuse secretion of colostrum (a thin white opalescent fluid, the first milk secreted at the termination of pregnancy; it differs from the milk secreted later by containing more lactalbumin and lactoprotein; colostrum is also rich in antibodies which confer passive immunity to the newborn. Synonym: foremilk.
colporrhea
1. Diarrhea thought to originate from a process confined to or affecting chiefly the colon.
2. A discharge of mucus from the colon.
cryptomenorrhea
Monthly subjective symptoms of menses without flow of blood; it may be caused by an imperforate hymen or a hymen without an opening.
cystorrhea
A mucous discharge from the bladder.
dacryoblennorrhea
1. A chronic discharge of mucus from a lacrimal sac.
2. Mucous discharge from the lacrimal ducts, as in chronic dacryocystitis.
3. Mucopurulent or mucoid discharge from the lacrimal drainage system.
dacryohemorrhea
1. A bloody flow of tears.
2. The discharge of tears mixed with blood.
3. Hemorrhagic discharge from the lacrimal sac.
dacryopyorrhea
1. A purulent discharge from the lacrimal sac.
2. The discharge of tears mixed with pus.
dacryorrhea
1. An excessive or overabundant secretion of tears.
2. A pathologic, excessive discharge of tears.
dermatorrhea
An excessive secretion of the sebaceous or sweat glands of the skin.
diarrhea, diarrhoea (British)
1. An abnormally frequent discharge of semisolid or fluid fecal matter from the bowel; it can be a symptom of infection or food poisoning or colitis or a gastrointestinal tumor.
2. Frequent and excessive discharging of the bowels producing thin watery feces, usually as a symptom of gastrointestinal upset or infection.
diarrheal, diarrheic
Relating to or referring to diarrhea.
diarrheic
Relating to or referring to diarrhea.
dysmenorrhagia
Difficult or painful menstration.

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