The Ultimate Medical Terminology Challenge: Master the Language of Medicine

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

15%

Correct!

Incorrect!

'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.

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

Slow or delayed

Fast or rapid

Painful or abnormal

Above or excessive

15%