From classical Latin phȳma swelling, tumour (Celsus) from ancient Greek ϕυματ-, ϕῦμα from ϕύειν to bring forth, make grow + -μα, suffix forming nouns.

What does the suffix Phyma mean?

Medical Definition of phyma

: an external nodule or swelling : a skin tumor.

What does the word part Rrhea mean?

The combining form -rrhea is used like a suffix meaning “flow” or “discharge.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in pathology. The form -rrhea comes from the Greek rhoía, meaning “a flow” (like a stream).