Medical Terminology Workbook
Essential Study Guide for Medical Terms
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Master medical vocabulary with this comprehensive digital workbook, featuring term definition practice, matching exercises, and a clean layout suitable for both printing and digital use. Tailored for CMA students, study groups, exam prep, and instructor handouts, this resource streamlines your learning experience and reinforces your understanding of essential medical terminology.
Medical terminology is the foundation of healthcare communication. Understanding medical terms allows medical assistants to:
Accurately document patient information
Communicate clearly with providers
Understand diagnoses and procedures
Reduce medical errors
Succeed on certification exams
Mastering terminology improves confidence, efficiency, and patient safety.
🔤 Word Building Basics
Medical terms are built using:
Prefix – beginning of the word
• Indicates location, time, number, or status
Root Word – main meaning
• Refers to a body part or system
Suffix – end of the word
• Describes condition, disease, or procedure
📌 Example:
Cardi/o/logy
• cardi = heart
• o = combining vowel
• logy = study of
🧩 Common Word Parts to Know
Prefixes
• hypo- = below
• hyper- = above
• brady- = slow
• tachy- = fast
• peri- = around
Suffixes
• -itis = inflammation
• -ectomy = removal
• -ology = study of
• -algia = pain
• -osis = condition
Combining Forms
• cardi/o – heart
• gastr/o – stomach
• neur/o – nerve
• hemat/o – blood
🩺 Body Systems Overview
Medical terminology is organized by body systems, including:
• Cardiovascular
• Respiratory
• Digestive
• Musculoskeletal
• Nervous
• Endocrine
• Urinary
• Reproductive
• Integumentary
• Lymphatic/Immune
Each system has unique terms you must recognize for exams and clinical work.
✍️ Study Tips for Success
✔ Break words into parts
✔ Say terms out loud
✔ Write definitions in your own words
✔ Use flashcards
✔ Practice daily (10–15 minutes)
✔ Focus on commonly tested terms
📚 How to Use This Workbook
• Read each term carefully
• Write definitions in your own words
• Complete matching activities
• Review answer keys
• Revisit difficult terms weekly
This workbook is designed to be:
✔ Beginner-friendly
✔ Exam-focused
✔ Easy to review
✔ Perfect for self-study or classroom use
🎯 Exam Tip
Most CMA exam questions test:
• Word meaning
• Body systems
• Medical abbreviations
• Correct terminology usage
If you can break down the word, you can answer the question.
💡 CMA Mastery Series Promise
This workbook is part of the CMA Mastery Series, created to:
✔ Simplify medical terminology
✔ Improve exam confidence
✔ Support student success
✔ Provide real-world understanding