MedicalVocabulary.org
Medical vocabulary with 16,436 clear, complete and reliable definitions.
About MedicalVocabulary.org
The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
Designed for 3 kinds of users:
- Patients and family who want to understand a diagnosis, a medical report or instructions from a doctor.
- Students of medicine, nursing, physiotherapy and the health professions, dealing with technical terminology.
- Doctors, pharmacists and healthcare workers who need a quick and reliable reference.
Definitions are written in clear, accessible language while keeping the rigor required for professional use. Each term has a dedicated URL, instant autocomplete search, and can be shared on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and via email with one click.
- 100% free
- No registration
- No intrusive ads
- Privacy by design
- Mobile friendly
Disclaimer: the content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not replace medical advice. If you have doubts about your health, always consult a qualified professional. In case of emergency call your local emergency number (911 in the US, 112 in the EU).
Nebulization, heated
Administration of medication via fine spray that has been heated to increase its water content
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Test, sweat See: Sweat test
- Cold injury Cold injuries include chilblains, 'trench foot,' and frostbite. Cold injuries occur with and without freezing…
- Hepatitis G A virus first identified in 1995 that is genetically related to the hepatitis C virus but which does not…
- Elbow, arthritis of the Inflammation (arthritis) of the elbow joint can be due to many systemic forms of arthritis, including…
- Prostate, nodular hyperplasia See: Benign prostatic hyperplasia
- Muscular dystrophy, myotonic Myotonic dystrophy, an inherited disease in which the muscles contract but have decreasing power to relax --…
- Fee for service ): In health care, a payment mechanism in which a provider is paid for each individual service rendered to a…
- Sense In biology and medicine, the faculty of sensory reception. The ability to convey specific types of external…
- Optometrist A health care professional who is licensed to provide primary eye care services: > >to examine and diagnose…
- Fungicidal Capable of killing fungi
- Anti- Prefix generally meaning 'against, opposite or opposing, and contrary.' In medicine, anti- often connotes…
- Keratectomy Removal of part of the cornea. This can be done by surgical excision or by laser. One such laser procedure is…