Prefixes

Question 1

Brady-

Answer 1

Slow

(Example: Bradycardia = slow heart rate)

Question 2

Tachy-

Answer 2

Fast

(Example: Tachypnea = fast breathing)

Question 3

Hyper-

Answer 3

Above normal

(Example: Hypertension = high blood pressure)

Question 4

Hypo-

Answer 4

Below normal

(Example: Hypoglycemia = low blood sugar)

Question 5

A- / An-

Answer 5

Without

(Example: Anemia = without enough red blood cells)

Question 6

Dys-

Answer 6

Abnormal or difficult

(Example: Dysphagia = difficulty swallowing)