Clinical Context
Used to describe abnormally slow physiological processes
Examples
bradycardia
slow heart rate
bradypnea
slow breathing
bradykinesia
slow movement
bradylalia
slow speech
bradyuria
slow urination
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "brady-"
What does the prefix "brady-" mean?+
The prefix "brady-" comes from Greek and means slow.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Used to describe abnormally slow physiological processes
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
bradycardia (slow heart rate), bradypnea (slow breathing), bradykinesia (slow movement), bradylalia (slow speech), bradyuria (slow urination)