Medical Terms: Tachy- to Thromb(o)
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What does the prefix 'Tachy-' denote?

  • Fast, irregularly fast (correct)
  • Heat
  • Slow
  • Pressure

    • What does the suffix '-tension' refer to?

    Pressure

    What does 'Tetan-' mean?

    Rigid, tense

    What is the meaning of 'Thec-'?

    <p>Case, sheath</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Thel(e)-' or 'Thel(o)-' pertain to?

    <p>Pertaining to a nipple</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Thely-' relate to?

    <p>Relating to a woman, feminine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Therap(o)-' signify?

    <p>Treatment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'Therm(o)-'?

    <p>Heat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Thorac(i)-, Thorac(o)-, Thoracico-' pertain to?

    <p>Pertaining to the upper chest, chest area above the breast and under the neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'Thromb(o)-' relate to?

    <p>Relating to a blood clot, clotting of the blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Medical Prefixes and Suffixes

    • Tachy-
      Indicates speed or irregularly fast activity.

    • -tension / -tensive
      Refers to pressure, often used in medical contexts to describe states or conditions affecting blood pressure.

    • Tetan-
      Describes rigidity or tension in muscles, commonly associated with spasms or disorders.

    • Thec-
      Relates to a case or sheath, often used in anatomical terms pertaining to membranes or protective layers.

    • Thel(e)- / Thel(o)-
      Pertains specifically to the nipple, utilized in terms regarding breast tissue or conditions.

    • Thely-
      Indicates a relation to femininity or women, often used in gynecological terminology.

    • Therap(o)-
      Signifies treatment, forming the basis of several terms in medical therapy and healthcare practices.

    • Therm(o)-
      Refers to heat, used in various contexts including temperature measurement and metabolic processes.

    • Thorac(i)- / Thorac(o)- / Thoracico-
      Relates to the upper chest region, including structures above the breasts and below the neck, essential in pulmonary and cardiovascular terms.

    • Thromb(o)-
      Associated with blood clots and the process of clotting, frequently appearing in discussions of circulatory health and thromboembolic disorders.

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