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Medical Terminology Basics
Medical terminology flashcards for common prefixes, suffixes, roots, and clinical vocabulary basics.
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About this deck
This medical terminology deck reviews common prefixes, suffixes, roots, and basic clinical terms. It is useful for nursing, anatomy, health science, and allied health students who need a fast vocabulary foundation.
The deck is still a starter set, so treat it as the first pass before moving into body systems, pathology, abbreviations, and specialty vocabulary.
92cards
Introductory medical terminologylevel
health science, nursing, anatomy, and medical terminology studentsaudience
What you will learn
- Common medical word parts such as prefixes, roots, and suffixes.
- Basic meanings behind clinical vocabulary.
- How to break unfamiliar medical terms into smaller pieces.
- Starter terms useful for anatomy and health courses.
How to study this deck
- Group cards by prefix, suffix, and root when you first study them.
- For each word part, say one example term aloud so the meaning sticks.
- Repeat missed cards before adding more advanced body system vocabulary.
Recommended study setup
- Start with about 18 cards per session; the full deck is roughly 6 first-pass packs.
- Write, calculate, point to, or sketch the answer before flipping whenever the topic allows it.
- Use quiz mode after one recall pass; study notes appear only after you answer.
Scope
This is an introductory deck. It is not a complete nursing, anatomy, pathology, or pharmacology vocabulary course yet.
All 92 cards in this deck
| Front | Back |
|---|---|
| cardio- | Heart. |
| neuro- | Nerve or nervous system. |
| derm- | Skin. |
| gastr- | Stomach. |
| hepat- | Liver. |
| nephr- | Kidney. |
| pulmon- | Lung. |
| oste- | Bone. |
| arthr- | Joint. |
| my- | Muscle. |
| hemat- / hem- | Blood. |
| cyt- | Cell. |
| oto- | Ear. |
| ophthalm- | Eye. |
| rhin- | Nose. |
| psych- | Mind. |
| onco- | Tumor or mass. |
| path- | Disease. |
| hypo- | Low, under, or below normal. |
| hyper- | High, excessive, or above normal. |
| tachy- | Fast. |
| brady- | Slow. |
| dys- | Difficult, painful, or abnormal. |
| a- / an- | Without or absence of. |
| inter- | Between. |
| intra- | Within. |
| sub- | Under or below. |
| -itis | Inflammation. |
| -ectomy | Surgical removal. |
| -otomy | Cutting into or incision. |
| -ostomy | Creating a surgical opening. |
| -plasty | Surgical repair or reshaping. |
| -scopy | Visual examination with a scope. |
| -emia | Blood condition. |
| -algia | Pain. |
| -megaly | Enlargement. |
| -ology | The study of a field or subject. |
| aden- | Gland. |
| angi- | Blood vessel. |
| arteri- | Artery. |
| ven- / phleb- | Vein. |
| bronch- | Bronchus or airway. |
| laryng- | Larynx or voice box. |
| pharyng- | Pharynx or throat. |
| enter- | Intestine. |
| col- | Colon. |
| chole- | Bile or gallbladder. |
| splen- | Spleen. |
| cyst- | Bladder or sac. |
| cephal- | Head. |
| encephal- | Brain. |
| myel- | Spinal cord or bone marrow, depending on context. |
| spondyl- | Vertebra or spine. |
| chondr- | Cartilage. |
| cost- | Rib. |
| mamm- / mast- | Breast. |
| gynec- | Female reproductive system. |
| andr- | Male. |
| pedi- / ped- | Child or foot, depending on context. |
| geront- | Aging or older adults. |
| immun- | Immune system. |
| tox- | Poison. |
| septic- | Infection or putrefaction. |
| pre- | Before. |
| post- | After. |
| peri- | Around. |
| epi- | Upon or above. |
| endo- | Within or inner. |
| exo- | Outside or outward. |
| poly- | Many or much. |
| oligo- | Few or little. |
| micro- | Small. |
| macro- | Large. |
| pan- | All. |
| -osis | Condition, often abnormal. |
| -pathy | Disease or disorder. |
| -penia | Deficiency or low number. |
| -rrhea | Flow or discharge. |
| -rrhage | Bursting forth, often bleeding. |
| -stenosis | Narrowing. |
| -gram | A record or image. |
| -graphy | Process of recording or imaging. |
| -meter | Instrument for measuring. |
| cardiology | Study and medical specialty of the heart. |
| neuropathy | Disease or disorder of nerves. |
| dermatitis | Inflammation of the skin. |
| nephrectomy | Surgical removal of a kidney. |
| bradycardia | Abnormally slow heart rate. |
| tachycardia | Abnormally fast heart rate. |
| hyperglycemia | High blood glucose. |
| hypoglycemia | Low blood glucose. |
| hepatomegaly | Enlargement of the liver. |
Frequently asked questions
Is this deck for nursing students?
It is useful for nursing and health science beginners, especially as a first pass through common medical word parts.
Does it cover prefixes, suffixes, and roots?
Yes. The deck includes common word parts, but it should be expanded into larger prefix, suffix, root, and body-system decks.
Can I use it for clinical exams?
Use it for vocabulary review, but do not treat it as a complete exam resource. Course materials should remain the authority.
Is the Medical Terminology Basics flashcard deck free?
Yes. You can study it free in your browser on MazoCards. Create a free account to save progress, track streaks, and sync across devices.
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