Medical Terminology Builder

Medical terminology builder

Learn medical words by their parts. Break down any term into its prefix, root, and suffix, practice with unlimited questions and flashcards, look up word parts by body system, or print a worksheet.

How to use this tool

Helps you learn what big medical words mean.

To figure out a word:

1. Click the Term decoder tab.
2. Type the medical word in the box.
3. Click Break it down.
4. See each part and what it means.

To practice:

1. Click the Practice tab.
2. Read the question and click an answer.
3. Read why it's right or wrong.
4. Click Next question.

For learning medical terminology. Definitions are written for students and may be simplified. Use a current medical dictionary or drug reference for clinical decisions.