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Turn your medical terminology notes into printable flashcards

Upload your course slides, PDF readings or typed notes and get flashcards for the exact terms your class uses, with spaced repetition built in.

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Why build your own printable medical terminology flashcards

Most ready-made sets cover general vocabulary, so you end up memorizing terms your instructor never assigned. With DeckOwl, you can create printable medical terminology flashcards from the readings and lecture slides you already have, including course packets from any provider.

  • Upload your own course PDFs, slides or notes instead of working from a generic list.
  • Keep each set to one chapter or unit so the whole set is easy to review.
  • Study in the browser on the free plan, which includes 3 generations per month.
  • Export to PDF to print, or to Anki or CSV, with Plus.
Example medical terminology flashcards
Cardi/oThe combining form meaning heart, as in cardiology.
Nephr/oThe combining form meaning kidney, as in nephritis.
-itisA suffix meaning inflammation of the named part.
Dys-A prefix meaning difficult, painful or abnormal.
Hepat/oThe combining form meaning liver, as in hepatitis.
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Built from your own material

Upload the PDF, slides, DOCX or photos of pages your instructor gave you, and the cards come from those terms and definitions.

Spaced repetition

Cards you miss come back sooner, and the ones you know are spaced further apart, so review time goes to the terms you need.

Print-ready PDF export

Export your set as a PDF to print on Plus, or study in the browser on the free plan.

How it works

Upload your material

Add a PDF, DOCX, PPTX, text file or photo of your class notes.

Review the generated cards

Check the terms and definitions against your course and edit any card that needs it.

Study or print

Study in the browser with spaced repetition, or export a PDF to print on Plus.

Medical terms are easier to remember when you learn the word parts, such as roots, prefixes and suffixes, because they combine in many words. Each card can be reviewed with spaced repetition, and PDF export is included on the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month.

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Frequently asked questions

How should I split medical terminology into flashcard sets?

Make one set for each chapter or unit so you can finish a full review in one sitting. Put word roots, prefixes and suffixes in their own set if your course teaches them separately.

What is the best way to memorize medical terms?

Learn the word parts first, since roots like cardi/o and suffixes like -itis appear in many terms. Say each meaning out loud, then break the term into its parts to check that you can rebuild it.

Can I print my flashcards?

Printing works from a PDF export, which is available on the Plus plan at $99.90 per year or $9.99 per month. The free plan lets you study the cards in your browser but does not include exports.

Can I export to Anki?

Yes, Plus includes Anki and CSV export along with spaced repetition. You can start on the free plan with no credit card and try the generator first.

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