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).
Shunt, ventriculoatrial
A shunt that drains fluid from the cerebral ventricle into the right atrium of the heart
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Public mourning The public display of grief. This may take many forms ranging from the very formal to the very informal, from…
- Human cloning Human cloning for the purposes of creating a human being. Also called human reproductive cloning. The…
- Coronary bypass A bypass of a plaque within a coronary artery using part of a vein as a graft. See: Coronary artery bypass…
- GI 1. In medicine, commonly used abbreviation for gastrointestinal, referring collectively to the stomach and…
- Hemihyperhidrosis Hyperhidrosis (excess sweating) confined to one side of the body. Hemihyperhidrosis may occur after a stroke
- Fong disease See Nail-patella syndrome
- Contact healing Another name for the alternative medicine practice of laying on of hands. See: Laying on of hands. See also…
- Parenchyma The key elements of an organ essential to its functioning, as distinct from the capsule that encompasses it…
- Amniotic sac Popularly and more commonly known as the bag of waters. See: Bag of waters
- Diverticula The plural of diverticulum. As a person ages, pressure within the large intestine (colon) causes pockets of…
- MRC 1. In the US, the Medical Reserve Corps. 2. In the UK and some Commonwealth countries, the Medical Research…
- Compound 118 Trade name of the insecticide aldrin. See: Aldrin and dieldrin