Cardiovascular Prefixes and Suffixes Word List

hyper-

a prefix that means above or above normal For example, hypotension means low blood pressure.

Tachy-

a prefix that means fast For example, tachycardia means a fast heartbeat.

a- or an-

a prefix that means no or without For example, anemia means not enough red blood cells

erythr-

a prefix that means red Erythr(o) is the combining form. For example, erythrocyte means a red blood cell.

brady-

a prefix that means slow For example, bradycardia means a slow heartbeat.

leuk-

a prefix that means white or colorless Leuk(o) is the combining form. For example, leukocyte is a white blood cell.

-osis

a suffix that means a condition or disease For example, arteriostenosis means a disease characterized by stiffness of the arteries.

-emia

a suffix that means blood condition For example, anemia not enough red blood cells.