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).
Menetrier's disease
See: Giant hypertrophic gastritis
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Langerhans, islets of Best known as the insulin-producing tissue, the islets of Langerhans do more than that. They are groups of…
- Flat affect A severe reduction in emotional expressiveness. People with depression and schizophrenia often show flat…
- Five-lipoxygenase activating protein See: FLAP
- Botulism Botulism: An uncommon but potentially very serious illness, a type of food poisoning, that produces paralysis…
- Abruptio (abruptio placentae) Premature separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus. Abruption is a potentially serious problem…
- Cystadenoma A cystadenoma is a type of benign tumor that develops from ovarian tissue. They may be filled with a…
- Cup, optic The white, cup-like area in the center of the optic disc. The optic disk is the circular area at the back of…
- Anoscope An Anoscope is an instrument used for visualization of the anus and lowest portion of the rectum. An anoscope…
- Tight foreskin See Phimosis
- Laynx, pneumatic See: Pneumatic larynx
- Slanted ear An ear that is slanted more than usual. Technically, an ear is slanted when the angle of the slope of the…
- Hydatidiform mole A tumor that forms in the uterus as a mass of cysts resembling a bunch of grapes. Moles occur during the…