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).
Doula
1. A non-medical assistant in childbirth. A doula is not the father but is usually a woman who is experienced in childbirth. The role of the doula is to provide the mother with physical and emotional assistance before, during, or after…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Laparoscopy Laparoscopy: A type of minimally invasive surgery in which a small incision (cut) is made in the abdominal…
- Prostaglandin F2-alpha One of the prostaglandins, a group of hormone-like substances that participate in a wide range of body…
- Osteotomy, block Surgical removal a section of bone
- Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy A rapidly progressive, often fatal viral infection of the brain. Commonly abbreviated as PML. PML is believed…
- Donor insemination A procedure in which a fine catheter (tube) is inserted through the cervix (the natural opening of the…
- Koplik's spots Little spots inside the mouth that are highly characteristic of the early phase of measles (rubeola). The…
- Dermal Suffix indicating a relationship to the skin. As in ectodermal, endodermal, and mesodermal; epidermal; and an…
- Neck dissection A surgical procedure in which the neck is opened -- to 'dissect' means to 'cut apart' -- in order to…
- Pathologist, speech-language See: Speech-language pathologist
- Catheter, Swan-Ganz The insertion of a tiny tube (a catheter) into a peripheral or central vein to deliver fluids or medication…
- Aspirin resistance 1. The inability of aspirin to protect a person from cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes…
- Blood, urinary Medically called hematuria, blood in the urine can be microscopic or gross. Evaluating hematuria requires…