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Medical terminology checklist showing common suffixes and root words with 12 clinical terms and their definitions for healthcare training.
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Medical Terminology: Common Suffixes and Root Words

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This medical terminology checklist introduces common suffixes and root words used in healthcare, along with 12 clinical terms and definitions. Students learn -plasty, -scope, -gram, -lysis, and other key suffixes, plus root words like rhino, hepat/o, and osteo. Designed for healthcare workers and nursing students building medical vocabulary.

Subject:
Professional Training
Topic:
Healthcare
Grade Level:
Adult Education
Updated July 2026

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