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What does hyper- mean?
hyper means above, excessive, or more than normal.
-itis means?
-itis means inflamation
what does the root word "cardi/o" mean?
The word root cardio means pertaining to the heart.
what does the term tachycardia mean?
Tachycardia is a medical term for a fast heart rate, or a heart beating over 100 beats per minute while resting.
What does hypo- mean?
hypo- means below or less than normal.
-ectomy means?
-ectomy means surgical removal
what does the root word "gastr/o" mean?
The root word gastro- means "stomach" or "belly."
what does the term bradycardia mean?
Bradycardia means a resting heart rate that is slower than normal, normally fewer than 60 beats per minute in adults.
What does tachy- mean?
tachy- means heart rate is faster than normal.
-ology means?
-ology means study of
what does the root word "derm/o" mean?
The root word derm/o means skin.
what does the term dermatitis mean?
Dermatitis is a general medical term for skin inflammation. and It is not contagious.
What does brady- mean?
brady- means heart rate is slower than normal.
-algia means?
-algia means pain
what does the root word "oste/o" mean?
The word root osteo- means bone.
what does the term hypoglycemia mean?
Hypoglycemia is a medical condition that happens when your blood sugar (glucose) level drops below a healthy range, typically under 70 milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) for people with diabetes.
What does peri- mean?
peri- means around something
-emia means?
-emia means condition of the blood.
what does the root word "neur/o" mean?
The word root neur/o means "nerve" or "the nervous system".
what does the term Carditis mean?
Carditis means the inflammation of the heart tissues.