-rrhiza

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The combining form -rrhiza is used like a suffix meaning “root.” It is often used in scientific terms, especially in botany.The form -rrhiza comes from the Greek ����í����, meaning “root.”������ are variants of -rrhiza?In some instances, the combining form -rrhiza is spelled with a single -r-, becoming -rhiza. For instance, the spelling mycorhiza is an acceptable variant of mycorrhiza.Corresponding forms of -rrhiza combined to the beginning of words are rhizo- and rhiz-.Want to know more? Read our Words That Use rhizo- article.