Prefixes of Time or Speed Quiz

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What does the prefix 'brady-' signify in medical terminology?

A normal rate of speed
An increased rate of speed
A new condition
An abnormally slow rate of speed (correct)

Which of the following terms includes the prefix that means 'after'?

Bradycardia
Prehypertension
Post-surgery (correct)
Neonate

In medical terminology, what does 'neo-' refer to?

New or recent (correct)
Before a certain event
Abnormally high speed
Twelve hours after

Which prefix indicates a condition characterized by rapid and abnormally high speed?

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What is the meaning of the prefix 'ante-' in medical terminology?

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Ante-

A prefix meaning 'before' in medical terms.

Brady-

A prefix meaning 'abnormally slow rate of speed' in medical terms.

Neo-

A prefix meaning 'new' in medical terms.

Post-

A prefix meaning 'after' in medical terms.

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Tachy-

A prefix meaning 'rapid, abnormally high rate of speed' in medical terms.

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Study Notes

Prefixes of Time or Speed

ante- , pre-: Refers to before. Example: Prehypertension (before hypertension).
brady-: Refers to an abnormally slow rate of speed. Example: Bradycardia (abnormally slow heart beats).
neo-: Refers to new. Example: Neonate (newborn).
post-: Refers to after. Example: Post-surgery (after surgery).
tachy-: Refers to rapid, abnormally high rate of speed. Example: Tachypnea (Abnormal rapid breathing).

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Test your knowledge of common prefixes related to time and speed. This quiz covers prefixes such as ante-, brady-, neo-, post-, and tachy-, along with examples to illustrate their meanings. Understand how these prefixes enhance medical terminology by indicating speed or temporal context.