Medical Terminology Exam 1 (MED110) | 90+ Verified Terms on Suffixes, Organs, Directional Prefixes & Disease Roots | 2025/2026

This document is a complete and A+ graded glossary of over 90 high-yield medical terms and word parts, created for MED110 – Introduction to Medical Terminology, covering material for Exam 1 in the 2025/2026 academic year. It presents root words, prefixes, and suffixes alongside accurate definitions in a clear Q&A format, making it ideal for rapid memorization and foundational mastery of medical language. Core content areas include: Common suffixes: -itis (inflammation), -ectomy (removal), -oma (tumor), -pathy (disease), -rrhea (discharge), -plasty (surgical repair), -centesis (puncture) Root terms by system: stomato (mouth), nephro (kidney), cardio (heart), hepato (liver), pneumo/pulmo (lungs), cysto (bladder), myo (muscle), osteo (bone), encephalo (brain) Color and cell terms: leuk/o (white), melan/o (black), xanth/o (yellow), -cyte (cell), carcin/o (cancer) Directional prefixes: peri-, retro-, epi-, intra-, sub-, trans-, circum- Neurologic & gastrointestinal terms: mening/o, myel/o, chol/e, laparo-, lith/o, emes/o This glossary is highly recommended for: Medical, nursing, and allied health students learning foundational medical terminology Pre-med, paramedic, and radiology tech students needing fast recall of roots and definitions Students preparing for TEAS, HESI, or other entry-level health science exams Non-native English speakers in health programs seeking clear and simplified term breakdowns Organized for visual learners and efficient repetition, this reference ensures a strong start in learning the language of medicine. Keywords: medical terminology, MED110, suffixes, prefixes, root words, disease terms, directional terms, inflammation, -itis, -ectomy, stomato, hepato, cardio, nephro, cysto, litho, -rrhea, -pathy, color terms, carcin/o, encephalo, laparo, chol/e, gallbladder, neuro terms, abnormal conditions