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).
CT colography
See: Virtual colonoscopy
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Esotropia Cross-eyed or, in medical terms, convergent or internal strabismus
- Expressivity The consistency of a genetic disease. For example, Marfan disease shows variable expressivity. Some persons…
- Cryptography The encoding and decoding of secret messages. Cryptography in genetics: The term 'cryptography' can be…
- Elbow bursitis, treatment of If non-infectious, elbow bursitis treatment includes rest, ice, and medications for inflammation and pain…
- Clinical investigator A medical researcher who carries out a clinical trial or another type of clinical research
- Aspirin A good example of a tradename that entered into the language, Aspirin was once the Bayer trademark for…
- Male pelvis The lower part of the abdomen located between the hip bones in the male. There are significant differences in…
- Jadassohn-Lewandowski Syndrome This syndrome is a form of what is called elephant nails from birth (pachyonychia congenita). The…
- Eyedrop test There are many types of eyedrops and many types of eyedrop tests. One of the most common eyedrop tests is…
- Autoinnoculation Inoculation of a microorganism obtained by contact with a lesion on one's own body, producing a secondary…
- Constraint-induced movement therapy A form of intensive physical therapy aimed at reorganizing and reprogramming the brain after a stroke, a…
- Mendelian inheritance The manner in which genes and traits are passed from parents to their children. The four modes of Mendelian…