Prefix Medical Term
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This prefix means "slow" and is often used to describe a slow heart rate
What is Brady
This suffix means "inflammation"
What is -itis?
This is the term for a normal heart rhythm as seen on an ECG.
What is sinus rhythm?
This term describes the ability of pacemaker cells to generate impulses spontaneously
What is altered automaticity?
A doctor who specializes in skin conditions.
What is a dermatologist?
This prefix means "fast" and is used to describe a rapid heart rate.
What is Tachy-?
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This suffix means "surgical removal"
What is -ectomy?
This ECG characteristic shows a heart rate of less than 60 beats per minute.
What is sinus bradycardia?
This term refers to a phenomenon where an impulse is triggered by a preceding impulse
What is triggered activity
A doctor who treats conditions related to bones and muscles
What is an orthopedist?
This prefix means "above normal" and is often used to describe high blood pressure.
What is Hyper-?
This suffix indicates "condition"
What is -osis?
This ECG characteristic shows a heart rate of more than 100 beats per minute
What is sinus tachycardia?
This term describes a repetitive cycle of electrical impulses in the heart.
What is reentry?
A doctor who specializes in heart and cardiovascular system disorders.
What is a cardiologist?
This prefix means "below normal" and can describe low blood sugar
What is Hypo-?
This suffix means "enlargement
What is -megaly?
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Possible causes for this condition include increased vagal tone and medications
What is sinus bradycardia?
This term describes every other beat being premature.
What is bigeminy?
A doctor who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer.
What is an oncologist?
This prefix means "within" and is used in terms like "endoscope"
What is Endo-?
The suffix "-pathy" refers to this type of condition
What is a disease?
Emergency management for this condition may include beta-blockers or calcium channel blockers
What is sinus tachycardia?
This term describes every third beat being premature
What is trigeminy?
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A doctor who specializes in mental health and disorders.
What is a psychiatrist?