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).
Heterozygote
A person possessing two different forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent. A heterozygote is also called a carrier. For example, a woman who is a heterozygote for cystic fibrosis (CF) carries the CF gene on one of her…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Teratogenic Able to disturb the growth and development of an embryo or fetus. See also: Teratogen and Teratogenic drugs
- PIGF Placental growth factor
- Disease, Fahr This syndrome described in 1930 by T. Fahr is a genetic (inherited) neurological disorder characterized by…
- Dermatitis, atopic A skin disease characterized by areas of severe itching, redness, scaling, and loss of the surface of the…
- PFOA Perfluorooctanoic acid. See: Perfluorinated acid
- SIDDT Sudden infant death with dysgenesis of testes. SIDDT was first identified in an Old Order Amish community in…
- Prosthetic Referring to a prosthesis, an artificial substitute or replacement of a part of the body such as a tooth…
- Sentinel lymph node The first lymph node ('gland') to receive lymphatic drainage from a tumor. Which lymph node is the sentinel…
- Bone morphogenetic protein A protein that induces the formation of bone and cartilage. Bone morphogenic protein 2 (which is symbolized…
- DIDMOAD An acronym that stands for Diabetes Insipidus (inability to concentrate the urine), Diabetes Mellitus, Optic…
- Jackson Laboratory The premiere place for mouse genetics and the largest mammalian genetic research facility in the world. Many…
- Ovarian cancer gene BRCA2 Ovarian cancer gene BRCA2: Ovarian cancer due to mutation of the BRCA2 gene. Mutation of this gene also…