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).
CREST syndrome
A limited form of scleroderma, a disease of connective tissue with the formation of scar tissue (fibrosis) in the skin and sometimes also in other organs of the body. CREST stands for: > >C ... Calcinosis (the formation of tiny deposits of…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Cholecalciferol Vitamin D3
- Hallervorden-Spatz disease A genetic disorder in which there is progressive neurologic degeneration with the accumulation of iron in the…
- Map, physical A map of the locations of identifiable landmarks on chromosomes. Physical distance is measured in base pairs…
- Drug-transporter gene See: Gene, transporter
- Legionnaire disease A disease due to the bacteria Legionella pneumophila found in plumbing, shower heads and water-storage tanks…
- Dysuria Painful or difficult urination. This includes burning on urination. Dysuria is most commonly due to bacterial…
- Neuraminidase inhibitor A drug that inhibits the enzyme called neuraminidase. For example, oseltamivir (Tamiflu), an antiinfluenza…
- Angina trachealis Angina trachealis: This has nothing whatsoever to do with the usual type of angina (angina pectoris) which is…
- Encephalitis, St. Louis A disease caused by a virus (first observed in Illinois in 1932) transmitted from birds to the common Culex…
- Kawasaki disease Kawasaki disease: A disease that has nothing to do with the motor bike of the same name but is a syndrome of…
- Photocoagulation The coagulation (clotting) of tissue using a laser which produces light in the visible green wavelength that…
- Bright's disease Chronic inflammation of the blood vessels in the kidney with protein, specifically albumin, in the urine…