Medical Prefix
brady-
slow
From Greek bradys, slow
Meaning
What does brady- mean?
brady- is a prefix meaning slow. It comes from Greek bradys, slow.
Opposite of tachy-; bradycardia usually means a heart rate under 60 beats a minute.
In real words
Medical words with brady-
a slow heart rate, usually fewer than 60 beats a minute
bradypnea
abnormally slow breathing · UK spelling: bradypnoea
bradykinesia
extreme slowness of movement and reflexes, as in Parkinson's disease
Don't mix it up
Parts easily confused with brady-
Sources
Checked against
Written for biofideX in plain words, after checking these references:
- MedlinePlus: Appendix A: Word Parts and What They Mean
- 1.3 Common Prefixes – Medical Terminology 2e
- BRADY- Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster
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