Medical Terminology Study Guide: 238 Prefixes, Suffixes, and Roots
Learn the system, not a vocabulary list: 238 word parts, 56 chart abbreviations, and 60 practice questions.
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About this book
Medical terminology is a system. Learn about 150 word parts and you can decode thousands of terms you have never seen before. This compact guide is built to teach exactly that.
Every prefix, suffix, and combining form comes with its meaning, a real example term, and what that term means. Roots are grouped by body system, and a one-page cheat sheet shows the 60 word parts worth memorizing first.
What's inside
- 238 word parts: 71 prefixes, 60 suffixes, and 107 combining forms, each with a real example
- Roots grouped by body system, from cardiovascular to endocrine
- 56 chart abbreviations you will actually see in vitals, orders, labs, and handoffs
- 60 practice questions across 5 sets, with answer keys
- A one-page quick-reference sheet of the 20 prefixes, 20 suffixes, and 20 roots to learn first
- The 6 rules that do most of the work, including combining vowels and Latin and Greek plurals
Who it's for
- Nursing, CNA, and medical assistant students
- Phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, EMT, and allied health students
- Medical scribes and coders learning the language on the job
Format details
Medical Terminology Study Guide is a digital PDF (23 pages, printable PDF). It is formatted for 8.5 x 11 inch pages, prints cleanly at home or at a print shop, and reads well on phones, tablets, and computers. Purchase is an instant digital download through Etsy: no physical item ships, and the file stays available in your Etsy account.
Common questions
What is the fastest way to learn medical terminology?
Learn word parts instead of whole terms. Most medical terms are built from a prefix, a root, and a suffix, so a few hundred parts unlock thousands of words. This guide is organized around that method, starting with the 60 most useful parts.
Is this medical terminology guide good for nursing students?
Yes. It is written for nursing, CNA, medical assistant, phlebotomy, pharmacy tech, EMT, and other allied health students, plus scribes and coders.
Does it include practice questions?
Yes. 60 practice questions across five sets, with complete answer keys after each set.
Is it printable?
Yes. It is a high-contrast PDF that prints cleanly in black and white on US Letter paper, and reads well on a tablet.