What does the prefix 'brady-' mean?

Brady- means slow. For example, bradycardia refers to an abnormally slow heart rate.

What does the prefix 'tachy-' mean?

Tachy- means fast or rapid. Tachycardia, for example, refers to an abnormally fast heart rate.

What does the prefix 'hyper-' mean in medical terminology?

Hyper- means excessive, above normal, or elevated. For example, hypertension means abnormally high blood pressure.

What does the prefix 'hypo-' mean in medical terminology?

Hypo- means deficient, below normal, or under. For example, hypoglycemia means abnormally low blood sugar.

What does the prefix 'dys-' mean in medical terminology?

Dys- means difficult, painful, or abnormal. For example, dyspnea means difficulty breathing.

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