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).
Hemorrhagic
Pertaining to bleeding or the abnormal flow of blood. The patient may have an internal hemorrhagic problem that is not be visible or the patient may have an external hemorrhagic problem that is therefore visible on the outside of the body…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Starttheweekendearlyitis See: Fridayitis
- Sleep, twilight Sleep, twilight: A term applied to the combination of analgesia (pain relief) and amnesia (loss of memory)…
- Thyroid storm Thyroid storm is a severe, life-threatening condition caused by an excess of thyroid hormone. A number of…
- Rodbell, Martin (1925-1998) American biochemist and molecular endocrinologist who shared the Nobel Prize in 1994 in…
- Immunization, yellow fever A live attenuated (weakened) viral vaccine that is recommended for people traveling to or living in tropical…
- In situ hybridization The use of a DNA or RNA probe to detect the complementary sequence. In situ hybridization is like all nucleic…
- Nonlymphocytic leukemia, acute Leukemia, acute: Abbreviated ANLL. More commonly called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A quickly progressive…
- Laser surgery A type of surgery that uses the cutting power of a laser beam to make bloodless cuts in tissue or remove a…
- Jogger's nails Very small semi-circular white spots on the nails. These spots may be found on the fingernails and…
- Minimal change nephrotic syndrome See: Minimal change disease
- Popliteal fossa The hollow behind the knee
- Neuropathy, hypoglossal See: Hypoglossal neuropathy