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).
Watson
See: Watson, James
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Perforation, nasal septum A hole in the nasal septum, the wall inside the nose that runs down the middle dividing it into two sides…
- Anorexigenic Causing anorexia (loss of appetite) as, for example, an anorexigenic drug
- Congenital retraction syndrome See: Duane syndrome
- Stockholm syndrome Sudden collapse into unconsciousness due to a disorder of heart rhythm in which there is a slow or absent…
- Electrophysiologic study of the heart A test of the electrical conduction system of the heart (the system that generates the heart beat)…
- Mutism The inability or unwillingness to speak. A person who is mute cannot or does not care to talk. Someone who…
- Biopsy, skin See: Skin biopsy
- Miner's asthma See: Black lung disease
- Bacterium The singular of bacteria
- Hormone, thyroid Chemical substance made by the thyroid gland which is located in the front of the neck. The thyroid gland…
- Epilation Removal of body hair, including the hair root, by means of electrical device, tweezer, or wax. Epilation may…
- Attention deficit disorder (ADD) Attention deficit disorder (ADD): An inability to control behavior due to difficulty in processing neural…