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Medical terminology reference sheet with common prefixes, root words, abbreviations, and healthcare terms for high school and healthcare students.
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Medical Terminology: Prefixes, Abbreviations, and Root Words

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This medical terminology reference and checklist covers common medical prefixes (hypo-, peri-, neur/o-), root words (hemo-, myo-, oxy-), and abbreviations (CT, DM, DOB) essential for healthcare study. Students learn terms like hypoxia, cardiologist, and pulmonologist with definitions. Suitable for high school health science, homeschool nursing prep, or healthcare vocational training.

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

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