The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

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What is the standard meaning of the prefix 'brady-'?

What is the standard meaning of the prefix 'brady-'?

Explanation

'brady-' means slow or delayed. For instance, "bradycardia" indicates an abnormally slow heart rate (typically under 60 beats per minute). Its opposite is 'tachy-', which means fast or rapid.