Tachy-
1.
a combining form meaning “swift,” used in the formation of compound words:
tachygraphy.
combining form
1.
swift or accelerated: tachycardia, tachygraphy, tachylyte, tachyon, tachyphylaxis
tachy- pref.
Rapid; accelerated: tachycardia.
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tachycardia-bradycardia syndrome n. A syndrome characterized by alternating periods of slow and rapid heartbeat.
- Tachycardiac
tachycardiac tach·y·car·di·ac (tāk’ĭ-kär’dē-āk’) adj. Of, relating to, or affected by tachycardia.
- Tachygraph
noun 1. tachygraphic writing. 2. a person who writes or is skilled in writing tachygraphy.
- Tachygraphy
noun 1. shorthand, especially the ancient Greek and Roman handwriting used for rapid stenography and writing. noun 1. shorthand, esp as used in ancient Rome or Greece