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).
Bypass, coronary
See: Coronary artery bypass graft.
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Clasped thumbs and mental retardation A syndrome with the following characteristic features: (1) neurologically: mental retardation and aphasia…
- ELISA ELISA stands for 'enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.' This is a rapid immunochemical test that involves an…
- CT, electron beam Also known as Ultrafast CT (computerized tomography), this is a new (and controversial) noninvasive test for…
- Fusiform Formed like a spindle, wider in the middle and tapering toward the ends. An aneurysm may be fusiform. The…
- Circumcision Circumcision: Surgery that removes the foreskin (the loose tissue) covering the glans of the penis…
- Pick disease Pick disease: A form of dementia characterized by a slowly progressive deterioration of social skills and…
- Apert syndrome acrocephalosyndactyly An inherited disorder causing abnormalities of the skull, face and hands and feet. There is premature closure…
- Arteria femoralis See: Femoral artery
- Mifepristone The French abortion pill, also known as RU-486. RU-486 has been used in combination with another drug called…
- FMRP As stated in the entry for FMR1, FMRP is an acronym composed of the first letters of Familial Mental…
- Drug, antiviral An agent that kills viruses or suppresses their replication and, hence, inhibits their capability to multiply…
- Therapy, fever Fever: Using abnormal elevations in body temperature as a tool to treat disease. This was done in the past by…