and Clinical Terms for Healthcare Exams 2024–2025
This document offers practice materials focused on core medical
terminology, including root words, prefixes, suffixes, and commonly used
clinical terms. It is ideal for students preparing for healthcare-related exams
such as CPC, NCLEX, PLAB, or allied health certifications. Exercises help
reinforce term structure, meaning, and correct usage in real-world medical
contexts.
1. Anaerobic: presence without oxygen
2. Tracheostomy: opening of the trachea
3. Tracheotomy: cutting of the trachea
4. Adenoma: tumor of the gland
5. Pleuralgia: pleural pain
6. Bronchitis: inflammation of the bronchi
7. Bronchoscopy: visual examination of the bronchi (airways)
8. Tachypnea: rapid repiratory rate
9. Bradycardia: slow heart rate
10. Hypertrophy: insreacse in size