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).
RAST
An allergy test done on a sample of blood. The aim with RAST, as with skin tests, is to check for allergic sensitivity to specific substances. In the test, the sample of blood is mixed with substances known to trigger allergies. The test…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- German measles (historical note) In 1941 N. M. Gregg, an Australian ophthalmologist, recognized that infection of the mother with German…
- Abruption A sudden breaking off or away. Abruption of the placenta (abruptio placentae) is the premature separation of…
- Locked-in syndrome A neurological disorder characterized by complete paralysis of voluntary muscles in all parts of the body…
- Hematoma, epidural See: Epidural hematoma
- Conjunctiva The excessive and uncontrollable use of foul or obscene language, including words related to feces (bowel…
- Rate, maternal mortality The number of maternal deaths related to childbearing divided by the number of live births (or by the number…
- AMD Age-related macular degeneration (which may also be abbreviated as ARMD)
- Library, arrayed In genetics, arrayed libraries of DNA clones are used for many purposes, including screening for a specific…
- Seizure, salaam See: Infantile spasms
- Memory, recent Short-term memory. Also called working memory. Recent memory is a system for temporarily storing and managing…
- Glossopharyngeal nerve The glossopharyngeal nerve is the ninth cranial nerve. The 12 cranial nerves, the glossopharyngeal nerve…
- Therapy, human gene Insertion of normal DNA directly into cells to correct a genetic defect. The treatment of disease by…