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).
Deafness and keratopachydermia
See Keratitis-ichthyosis-deafness syndrome.
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Paraparesis Weakness of the lower extremities
- Atrioventricular (AV) Pertaining to the atria (the upper chambers of the heart) and the ventricles (the lower chambers of the…
- Malariology The study of malaria. Someone who is versed in malariology is a malariologist
- Bioelectric impedance analysis A seemingly simple method for determining the lean body mass. Abbreviated BIA. There are two methods of the…
- Barr body A microscopic feature of female cells due to the presence of two X chromosomes in the female. One of these X…
- Genome, Haemophilus influenzae See: H. flu genome
- True cramp A cramp that involves part or all of a single muscle or group of muscles that usually act together such as…
- Culdocentesis The puncture and aspiration (withdrawal) of fluid from the cul-de-sac, the rectouterine pouch (the pouch of…
- Respiratory disease, acute A sudden condition in which breathing is difficult and the oxygen levels in the blood abruptly drop lower…
- Cryophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of cold, including cold weather and cold objects. Sufferers from cryophobia…
- Fever Fever: Although a fever technically is any body temperature above the normal of 98.6 degrees F. (37 degrees…
- SIDS with dysgenesis of testes Abbreviated SIDDT. For more, see: SIDDT