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Medical Terminology Basics Flashcards

Essential for nursing students, medical students, and healthcare professionals! This deck breaks down 200 key medical terms into their components: prefixes, roots, and suffixes. Understanding these building blocks allows you to decode thousands of medical terms. Each card explains the term's meaning, origin, and provides clinical context. Perfect for exam preparation or professional development.

200 cards
4-5 weeks
4.8 rating

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Cardio-

Relating to the heart (Greek: kardia)

-itis

Inflammation (e.g., arthritis = joint inflammation)

Hyper-

Above normal, excessive

-ectomy

Surgical removal (e.g., appendectomy)

Derm-

Relating to skin (Greek: derma)

What You'll Learn

Ace medical terminology exams
Communicate effectively in healthcare
Understand patient charts and records
Build foundation for advanced courses
Essential for certification exams

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