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).
Juxtavesicular
Near the bladder. From juxta-, meaning near, nearby, or close + vesicular, referring to the bladder (the vesicle)
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Beals, Rodney K. The hair that normally grows on the male face after puberty. Testosterone, the most potent of the naturally…
- Pork tapeworm Taenia solium
- Category five hurricane A hurricane with winds greater than 155 mph (135 kt or 249 km/hr). Storm surge generally greater than 18 ft…
- Meiosis The process of germ cell formation. During meiosis, each chromosome pairs with the other chromosome in the…
- Autolysis The enzymatic digestion of cells by enzymes present within them. The cells most susceptible to autolysis tend…
- Thyroid stimulating hormone A hormone produced by the pituitary gland at the base of the brain in response to signals from the…
- Proprioception The ability to sense stimuli arising within the body. Even if you are blindfolded, you know through…
- Natural killer cell A cell that can react against and destroy another cell without prior sensitization to it. Natural killer (NK)…
- Dropsy An old term for the swelling of soft tissues due to the accumulation of excess water. In years gone by, a…
- Clade Related organisms descended from a common ancestor. For example, isolate M of HIV-1 (the human…
- Disease, Jakob-Creutzfeldt A transmissible degenerative brain disorder technically termed spongiform encephalopathy. Eating 'mad cow'…
- Placebo-controlled A term used to describe a method of research in which an inactive substance (a placebo) is given to one group…