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.