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).
Pancreas divisum
Pancreas divisum: Pancreas divisum is a common congenital anomaly (an anomaly that is present at birth) of the pancreatic duct(s). The Pancreas is a deep-seated organ located behind the stomach. One of its functions is to produce enzymes…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Therapy, PUVA See: PUVA
- Wet brain See: Cerebral edema
- Dynacin Brand name for minocycline
- CXCR4 A chemokine receptor found on a wide variety of cells that serves as the coreceptor for HIV. HIV strains that…
- Pick disease Pick disease: A form of dementia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of social skills and…
- Kubler-Ross, Elisabeth (1926-2004) Swiss-born American psychiatrist whose work with and teching about terminally ill patients helped…
- Locked-in syndrome A neurological disorder characterized by complete paralysis of voluntary muscles in all parts of the body…
- Oxygen mask A mask that covers the mouth and nose, and is hooked up to an oxygen tank. It delivers oxygen directly to the…
- Fever, dengue hemorrhagic (DHF) A syndrome due to the dengue virus that tends to affect children under 10, causing abdominal pain, hemorrhage…
- Periodontal disease A bacterial infection that destroys the attachment fibers and supporting bone that hold the teeth in the…
- Painful vulva Also called essential vulvodynia, a chronic, diffuse, unremitting sensation of burning of the vulva -- (the…
- Atherosclerosis A process of progressive thickening and hardening of the walls of medium-sized and large arteries as a result…