Medical Terminology Flashcards

Free medical terminology flashcards with definitions and morpheme breakdowns. Flip each card to see how the term is built from its prefix, root, and suffix.

TermMeaningBreakdown
TachycardiaFast heart ratetachy- + cardi(o) + -ia
BradycardiaSlow heart ratebrady- + cardi(o) + -ia
HepatitisInflammation of the liverhepat(o) + -itis
NephritisInflammation of the kidneynephr(o) + -itis
AppendectomySurgical removal of the appendixappend- + -ectomy
CardiomegalyEnlargement of the heartcardi(o) + -megaly
DyspneaDifficult breathingdys- + -pnea
HematuriaBlood in the urinehemat(o) + -uria

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Are these medical terminology flashcards free?

Yes. The 20-card preview deck on this page is free with no signup. Logged-in graduate users unlock additional decks across the full curriculum.

How are these flashcards different from Quizlet or Anki?

Each card shows the term plus its full morpheme breakdown — prefix, root, and suffix meanings — so you learn the system, not just the answer. Most generic flashcard apps test recall but don't build pattern recognition.

Can I use medical terminology flashcards on mobile?

Yes, the cards work on any device. They're optimized for quick review on phones during commutes, breaks, or downtime.

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Short daily sessions (5–10 minutes) outperform longer weekly reviews. Use the 'Got It' / 'Review Again' buttons to focus the deck on cards you haven't mastered.

Should I use flashcards or play the games?

Both, ideally. Flashcards build initial recognition fast; the games build active fluency in clinical contexts. Together they cover the full learning curve.