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).
Torsion dystonia
A form of dystonia known as early-onset torsion dystonia (also called idiopathic or generalized torsion dystonia) that begins in childhood around the age of 12. Symptoms typically start in one part of the body, usually in an arm or leg…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Hypoglossal neuropathy Disease of the hypoglossal nerve, the twelfth cranial nerve. The twelve cranial nerves, the hypoglossal nerve…
- C. elegans genome All of the genetic information contained in the roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans (C. elegans). The genomes of…
- Uterine lining The inner layer of the uterus (womb); the cells that line the womb; anatomically termed the endometrium. This…
- Vision, binocular See: Binocular vision
- Oligonucleotide probe A short sequence of nucleotides synthesized to match a region where a mutation is known to occur and then…
- Myeloencephalitis Inflammation of both the spinal cord and the brain. Myeloencephalitis (also called encephalomyelitis) can be…
- Pelvis, male See: Male pelvis
- Locoregional metastasis Metastasis (spread) of a cancer only within the region in which it arose. In contrast to systemic metastasis
- Disease, Binswanger A form of dementia with blood vessel abnormalities in the deep white-matter of the brain causing loss of…
- Staphylococcus, antibiotic-resistant Form of the Staphylococcus bacteria that is unaffected by commonly used antibiotics. Antibiotic-resistant…
- IPV Abbreviation for intelligence quotient, an attempt to measure the intelligence of someone. The IQ score is…
- Fatty liver of pregnancy, acute Fatty liver of pregnancy, acute: Liver failure in late pregnancy, usually from unknown cause. Acute fatty…