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Turn your medical terminology notes into a quiz with answers

Upload a PDF, slide deck or photo of your notes. DeckOwl writes multiple-choice, true/false and short answer questions, each with an explanation.

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Using a ready-made answer key or building your own quiz

Printed answer keys for medical terms often cover a generic word list, not the exact terms your instructor covers, so a free medical terminology quiz with answers built from your own course material is more useful for exam prep. Roots, prefixes and suffixes in your lecture slides become questions, and each answer explains how the word is built so the meaning sticks.

  • Roots, prefixes and suffixes pulled from your own lecture material
  • Explanations that show how each term is built, not just the answer
  • Free plan includes 3 generations per month and browser study
  • Paid plans add PDF and DOCX export; Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML
Example medical terminology quiz questions with answers
What does the root 'cardi' mean?Heart. Cardiology is the study of the heart, so cardi/o points to the heart.
Which suffix means inflammation?-itis. Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, so -itis marks inflammation.
True or false: the prefix 'hyper-' means below normal.False. Hyper- means above or excessive, while hypo- means below or deficient.
What does the root 'hepat/o' refer to?Liver. Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver, so hepat/o names that organ.
What does the suffix '-ectomy' mean?Surgical removal. An appendectomy removes the appendix, so -ectomy means excision.
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Questions from your material

Upload PDFs, slides, DOCX files, plain notes or a photo of a page. Questions come from the terms your course actually uses.

Answers with explanations

Each multiple-choice, true/false or short answer question includes the correct answer and a short note on why it is right.

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The free plan includes 3 generations a month and no credit card. Paid plans add PDF and DOCX export, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML.

How it works

Upload your terms

Add a slide deck, word list or photo of your terminology notes.

Choose a question type

Pick multiple choice, true/false or short answer, then generate the quiz.

Check the answers and study

Read each explanation, then practice the quiz in your browser.

A ready-made quiz is still a reasonable place to start if you only need a quick check. When you want practice that matches your syllabus, upload the material you already have and generate a quiz from it, then review the explanations for any term you miss.

The free plan lets you generate a quiz 3 times a month and study it in the browser. PDF and DOCX export is included with Plus, and Pro adds QTI 2.1 and Moodle XML for instructors who run their course in an LMS.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I study medical terminology effectively?

Learn the common roots, prefixes and suffixes first, then practice building and decoding whole terms. Quizzing yourself on the meaning of each part helps you read unfamiliar terms on exams.

What is the best way to memorize medical word parts?

Group them by body system and review them in short sessions spread over several days. Saying each part and its meaning aloud while you test yourself improves recall.

Can I export the quiz to Moodle?

Yes, Moodle XML export is available on the Pro plan. PDF and DOCX export are included with Plus.

Is there a free plan?

Yes, the free plan includes 3 generations per month and studying in the browser. You do not need a credit card to start, but exports require a paid plan.

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