Category: Bp-Br

Abnormally slow breathing. A respiratory rate that is too slow. The normal rate of respirations (breaths per minute) depends on a number of factors, including the age of the individual and the degree of exertion.

A slow thought process. Bradyphrenia can be a side effect of certain psychiatric medications.

Pertaining to slowed ability to start and continue movements, and impaired ability to adjust the body’s position. Bradykinesia can be a symptom of neurological disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease, or a side effect of medications. The word bradykinetic is logically derived from two Greek roots: bradys, slow + kinesis, movement = slow movement, slow motion, slow moving.

Slow movement. Bradykinesia is often associated with an impaired ability to adjust the body’s position. Bradykinesia can be a symptom of nervous system disorders, particularly Parkinson’s disease, or a side effect of medications.

A slow heart rate, usually defined as less than 60 beats per minute.

Local radiation treatment within an artery to the heart. Coronary artery brachytherapy has been used to reduce the recurrence of blockage (obstruction) of a coronary artery after successful treatment of a blockage of a stent. A stent is a tubular structure that is implanted inside of a coronary artery to keep it open, thereby preventing a heart attack. The radiation from coronary…

Radiation treatment given by placing radioactive material directly in or near the target, which is often a tumor. Brachytherapy for prostate cancer, for example, is also called interstitial radiation therapy or seed implantation. In brachytherapy for prostate cancer, radioactive seeds are implanted in the prostate. The seeds might be titanium-encased pellets that contain the radioisotope iodine-125.

A condition in which the fingers and toes are short and stubby. Brachydactyly is a common finding in malformation syndromes, such as Down syndrome (trisomy 21).

A condition in which the head is unusually short in diameter from front to back. Brachycephaly is frequently a feature in congenital malformation syndromes, including Down syndrome (trisomy 21).

Prefix indicating short, as in brachycephaly (short head) and brachydactyly (short fingers and toes).