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).
Toc- (prefix)
Stemming from the Greek word 'tokos' meaning childbirth, we have toc-, toco-, tok-, and toko- as combining forms, all referring to labor or childbirth
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Headache, stress See headache, tension
- Juxtapyloric The prefix 'juxta-' comes from the Latin preposition meaning near, nearby, close. Juxtapyloric thus means…
- Intestinal gas Intestinal gas: The complaint referred to as 'intestinal gas' is a common one and the discomfort can be quite…
- Behcet's syndrome Behcet's syndrome: A chronic inflammatory disorder involving the small blood vessels which is characterized…
- Simian crease A single transverse palmar crease, a minor variation associated with Down syndrome (trisomy 21). Also called…
- GOLD The Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease (GOLD), a collaborative project of the US National…
- Cholecystokinin Abbreviated CCK. A polypeptide hormone that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder with release of…
- Recombinant A person with a new combination of genes, a combination of genes not present in either parent, due to…
- Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) A bacterium that causes Johne's disease, a form of chronic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in cattle…
- Pancreatic islet cell carcinoma See: Islet cell cancer
- Overload, iron Iron overload can damage the heart, liver, gonads and other organs. Iron overload is a particular risk for: >…
- Poisoning, sea An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…