Break down the medical word into its word parts, and give the meaning of each word part. Then, give the definition of the medical word.
Tachypnea
Definition:
Prefix and definition:
Suffix and definition:
Definition: Rapid breathing
Prefix and definition: tachy-, “rapid, fast”
Suffix and definition: -pnea, “breath”
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A) arteries B) veins C) capillaries D) atria
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a. true b. false
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A. 50-55 B. 90-100 C. 60-75 D. 25-30
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