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).
C-section
Short for Caesarian section, a procedure in which a baby, rather than being born vaginally, is surgically extracted (removed) from the uterus. As the name 'Caesarian' suggests, this is not exactly a new procedure. It was done in ancient…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Inhalant 1. Generally, any breathable chemical vapor.2. Specifically, a psychoactive substance whose volatile vapors…
- SRY Sex region Y, a region on the Y chromosome that determines the sex of the individual. SRY is necessary and…
- Macerate To soften tissues after death by soaking and by enzymatic digestion, as occurs with a stillborn. The word…
- Spherocytosis, hereditary (HS) A genetic disorder of the red blood cell membrane clinically characterized by anemia, jaundice (yellowing)…
- OCD 1. Obsessive-compulsive disorder; 2. Osteochondritis dissecans.
- Acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) This is trench mouth, a progressive painful infection with ulceration, swelling and sloughing off of dead…
- Chronic phase Refers to the early stages of chronic myelogenous leukemia. The number of immature, abnormal white blood…
- New England Journal of Medicine Despite its regional name, The New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) is far from provincial. It is an…
- EDS (excessive daytime sleepiness) A neurological disorder marked by a sudden recurrent uncontrollable compulsion to sleep. Also known as…
- Oligohydramnios Scant amniotic fluid: less than usual.
- Babysitter's elbow See: Nursemaid's elbow
- Bursopathy Disease involving a bursa, a closed fluid-filled sac that supplies a gliding surface to reduce friction…