Brady
3 synonyms and 0 antonyms for Brady, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Informal short form of bradycardia, an abnormally slow heart rate.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
From Old English brād (“broad”) + ēage (“eye”) and brād (“broad”) + ēġ (“island”); or from Irish Ó Brádaigh.
Full origin of Brady →Frequently asked questions
What does “Brady” mean?
The word “Brady” means informal short form of bradycardia, an abnormally slow heart rate. In plain terms, medical shorthand for a slow heart rate (bradycardia), used mostly by clinicians.
How do you pronounce “Brady”?
“Brady” is pronounced BRAY-dee (/ˈbɹeɪdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Brady” in a sentence?
Here is “Brady” used in a sentence: “The nurse flagged the patient's brady on the monitor overnight.”
What part of speech is “Brady”?
Depending on how it is used, “Brady” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “Brady” a common word?
“Brady” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Brady” have?
“Brady” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: informal short form of bradycardia, an abnormally slow heart rate.
What is the difference between 'brady' and 'tachy'?
In medical shorthand, 'brady' is the clipped form of bradycardia, an abnormally slow heart rate, while 'tachy' is short for tachycardia, an abnormally fast heart rate. Clinicians use them as quick opposites when describing a patient's pulse.
When is 'brady' used instead of 'bradycardia'?
'Brady' is an informal, shortened form of bradycardia used mainly in clinical conversation, as in 'the patient went brady overnight.' In formal medical writing, the full term 'bradycardia' is preferred.
Can 'brady' be used as a verb?
Yes. In informal clinical speech, 'brady' can act as a verb meaning to have an abnormally slow heartbeat, as in 'the baby bradied during the night.' This is medical jargon rather than standard English.