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Medical terminology worksheet with abbreviations, prefixes, suffixes, and practice translating patient-chart language.
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Medical Terminology and Abbreviations

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This worksheet introduces medical terminology, abbreviations, and word roots used in healthcare. Students learn common terms like hypertension, carditis, and appendectomy alongside abbreviations such as AMA, DX, and HTN. Includes practice translating real medical-record language. Suitable for healthcare students, those pursuing nursing careers, or homeschool high school students exploring health sciences.

Subject:
Science
Topic:
Health & Nutrition
Grade Level:
9th Grade – Adult Education
Updated July 2026

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