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).
Club drug
A drug such as MDMA (Ecstasy), GHB, Rohypnol, ketamine, methamphetamine, and LSD that is used by young adults at all-night dance parties such as 'raves' or 'trances,' dance clubs, and bars. Use of club drugs can cause serious health…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Fasciitis, eosinophilic (Shulman syndrome) A disease which leads to inflammation and thickening of the skin and fascia. (The fascia is a lining tissue…
- Gestational hypertension See: Hypertension, gestational
- Fornix In anatomy, a vaultlike or arched structure. For example: > >The fornix in the brain -- a fibrous arching…
- Disease, Ritter This is the scalded skin syndrome, a potentially serious side effect of infection with the Staph…
- Sapporo-like virus See: Sapovirus
- Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS): A common gastrointestinal disorder involving an abnormal condition of gut…
- Subutex Brand name for buprenorphine
- Palmar surface The palm or grasping side of the hand
- Booster shot An additional dose of a vaccine needed periodically to 'boost' the immune system. For example, a booster shot…
- Five-day fever Fever: Also called trench fever, this is a disease borne by body lice that was first recognized in the…
- Founder effect The positive effect on gene frequency when a population (a colony) has only a small number of original…
- RNA virus, positive-strand See: Positive-strand RNA virus