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).
Antonomasia
1. The substitution of a title for a proper name, as in addressing a physician as 'Doctor' or a nurse as 'Nurse.'2. The substitution of a personal name for a noun to designate a member of a group or class, as in calling a geneticist a…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- H. flu immunization This immunization is designed to prevent disease due to Haemophilus influenzae (H. flu), specifically…
- Systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid arthritis See: Arthritis, systemic-onset juvenile rheumatoid
- Basal cells Small, round cells found in the lower part, or base, of the epidermis, the outer layer of the skin
- Vitamin D requirement The amount of vitamin D recommended per day, which varies according to the age of the individual…
- Intrauterine insemination (IUI) A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the…
- Negative calorie diet The Negative calorie diet is a weight loss concept based upon the premise that consumption of foods with a…
- Sac, egg See: Egg sac
- Parasitosis Infestation or infection with parasites. See also: Delusional parasitosis
- Blot, Southern A test commonly used in molecular biology and genetics, the purpose of the test being to check for a match…
- Intraoperative During surgery. Literally, within surgery. Intraoperative hemorrhage is bleeding during surgery
- Entomology The scientific study of insects. The application of entomology to medicine is termed medical entomology. See…
- Koch's postulates In 1890 the German physician and bacteriologist Robert Koch set out his celebrated criteria for judging…