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).
Oligodactyly
Fewer than the normal number of fingers or toes. Oligo- is from the Greek 'oligos' (few or scanty) + -dactyly from the Greek 'dactylos' (finger) = few fingers. Oligodactyly is the opposite of polydactyly which means too many fingers or toes
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Enteropathy, gluten See: Gluten enteropathy
- Reservoir of infection Any person, animal, plant, soil or substance in which an infectious agent normally lives and multiplies. The…
- Joint aspiration A common benign childhood condition involving hypermobile joints (that can move beyond the normal range of…
- Tunica albuginea of the testis The layer of dense whitish inelastic tissue that surrounds the testis
- Aortic atresia Congenital absence of the normal valvular opening from the left ventricle of the heart into the aorta…
- HCV PCR HCV PCR (polymerase chain reaction) is a test for the hepatitis C virus (HCV). There are three types of HCV…
- Fibrosis, pulmonary See: Pulmonary fibrosis
- Dissection, radical neck See: Multiple sclerosis.
- Female genitalia The genital organs of the female. These are usually separated by convention into the external and internal…
- Bone, ankle The ankle bone is termed the talus. It is the bone of the foot that joins the tibia and fibula to form the…
- Medicine, Chinese See: Traditional Chinese medicine
- Migraine, ocular Migraine involving the eyes, with or without headache. Ocular migraines usually affect only one eye at a…