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What does the prefix 'brady-' signify in medical terminology?
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'?
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?
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?
Which prefix indicates a condition characterized by rapid and abnormally high speed?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'ante-' in medical terminology?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'ante-' in medical terminology?
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Ante-
Ante-
A prefix meaning 'before' in medical terms.
Brady-
Brady-
A prefix meaning 'abnormally slow rate of speed' in medical terms.
Neo-
Neo-
A prefix meaning 'new' in medical terms.
Post-
Post-
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Tachy-
Tachy-
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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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