Clinical Context
Used to describe abnormally fast physiological processes
Examples
tachycardia
fast heart rate
tachypnea
rapid breathing
tachyphylaxis
rapid tolerance development
tachyarrhythmia
fast irregular heartbeat
tachyphemia
rapid speech
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the prefix "tachy-"
What does the prefix "tachy-" mean?+
The prefix "tachy-" comes from Greek and means fast, rapid.
How is this prefix used in medical terminology?+
Used to describe abnormally fast physiological processes
What are some common medical terms using this prefix?+
tachycardia (fast heart rate), tachypnea (rapid breathing), tachyphylaxis (rapid tolerance development), tachyarrhythmia (fast irregular heartbeat), tachyphemia (rapid speech)