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).
Tenosynovitis, De Quervain's
1) The pressure within a vessel, such as blood pressure: the pressure within the blood vessels. For example, elevated blood pressure is referred to as hypertension. 2) Stress, especially stress that is translated into clenched scalp…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Dinucleotide A sequence of 2 base pairs. A trinucleotide (a triplet of base pairs) may be split into a dinucleotide and a…
- Esophagus cancer See: Esophageal cancer
- Otitis interna Inflammation of the inner ear. Sometimes used as a synonym for labyrinthitis, inflammation of the labyrinth…
- Sinus rhythm The normal regular rhythm of the heart set by the natural pacemaker of the heart called the sinoatrial (or…
- STDs in men See sexually transmitted diseases in men.
- Biloma An encapsulated collection of bile within the abdomen. A biloma may form if there is bile duct disruption, as…
- APLS (antiphospholipid antibody syndrome) Antiphospholipid antibody syndrome): An immune disorder characterized by the presence of abnormal antibodies…
- Macular hole A hole in the macula, the tiny oval area made up of millions of nerve cells located at the center of the…
- Chlamydia trachomatis A bacterium that causes a disease called trachoma that results in blindness so frequently that it places a…
- Lipodystrophy, cephalothoracic A disorder characterized by painless symmetrical diffuse deposits of fat beneath the skin of the neck, upper…
- Suicide Suicide: The act of causing ones own death. Suicide may be positive or negative and it may be direct or…
- Female gonad The female gonad, the ovary or 'egg sac', is one of a pair of reproductive glands in women. They are located…