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).
Lancing device
A device that holds a lancet firmly, and when triggered, moves the lancet linearly ahead to prick the skin in a controlled manner. Lancing devices usually can be adjusted to alter the depth that the lancet goes into the skin. The purpose…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- NSAID Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug. NSAIDs are commonly prescribed for the inflammation of arthritis and…
- Hypertonic solution A solution with a higher salt concentration than in normal cells of the body and the blood. As opposed to an…
- Uterine retroversion A slight to dramatic placement of the uterus that orients it toward the back. A tipped uterus is common and…
- Ribonucleic acid (RNA) A combination of ribonucleic acid (RNA) and protein. In autoimmune diseases, antibodies can form against…
- Pityriasis alba A common mild rash of unknown origin that can appear on a person of any age (most commonly at 10-35 years of…
- Meadow syndrome After Dr. Roy Meadow, the pediatrician who coined the term Munchhausen syndrome by proxy
- Nutritionist 1) In a hospital or nursing home, a person who plans and/or formulates special meals for patients. It can…
- Jackson-Pratt drain See: JP drain
- Carotenoid One of a group of compounds that includes beta-carotene, alpha-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin which are…
- Cholecystokinin Abbreviated CCK. A polypeptide hormone that stimulates the contraction of the gallbladder with release of…
- Otitis Inflammation of the ear. Depending upon which part of the ear is inflammed, there is otitis externa, otitis…
- Acne, adult Popular name for rosacea. For more information, see: Rosacea