tachy prefix

word-forming element meaning “rapid, swift, fast,” from Latinized combining form of Greek takhys “swift, rapid, hasty,” related to takhos “speed, swiftness,” of uncertain origin.

What words have the prefix Tachy?

Examples of tachy-
tachycardia.tachygraphy.tachylyte.tachymeter.tachyon.tachyrhythmia.tachytelic.

What does Tachy mean?

In tachycardia, an irregular electrical signal (impulse) starting in the upper or lower chambers of the heart causes the heart to beat faster. Tachycardia (tak-ih-KAHR-dee-uh) is the medical term for a heart rate over 100 beats a minute. Many types of irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias) can cause tachycardia.

What is the prefix hyper?

hyper- prefix. Definition of hyper- (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : above : beyond : super- hypermarket. 2a : excessively hypersensitive.

What is prefix hypo?

Definition of hypo- (Entry 5 of 5) 1 : under : beneath : down hypoblast hypodermic. 2 : less than normal or normally hypesthesia hypotension. 3 : in a lower state of oxidation : in a low and usually the lowest position in a series of compounds hypochlorous acid hypoxanthine.

What prefix means before?

The prefix pre-, which means “before,” appears in numerous English vocabulary words, for example: predict, prevent, and prefix! An easy way to remember that the prefix pre- means “before” is through the word prevent, for when you come “before” something else to stop it from happening, you prevent it.

What is the prefix Ultra?

ultra- prefix. Definition of ultra- (Entry 3 of 3) 1 : beyond in space : on the other side : trans- ultraviolet. 2 : beyond the range or limits of : transcending : super- ultramicroscopic.

Is Tachy Greek or Latin?

Etymology. From Ancient Greek ταχύς (takhús, “swift”).

What is the prefix of retro?

retro- prefix. Definition of retro- (Entry 2 of 2) 1 : backward : back retro-rocket. 2 : situated behind retroperitoneal.

Is Tachycardic a word?

Tachycardic definition

Of, pertaining to, or exhibiting tachycardia.