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).
Arteritis, giant cell
A chronic vascular disease, most often involving the carotid artery system, that can lead to blindness and/or stroke, Giant cell arteritis (also called temporal arteritis) is detected by a biopsy of an artery, and is treated with high dose…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Diplopia, binocular Double vision (diplopia) that is only evident when looking through both eyes and disappears if one eye is…
- Anat. The abbreviation for anatomy, the study of form. Gross anatomy involves structures that can be seen with the…
- Dilation, pupil This examination enables your eye care professional to see more of your retina, the light-sensitive layer of…
- Swimmer's ear Swimmer's ear: Infection of the skin covering the outer ear canal that leads in to the ear drum, usually due…
- AML1 Acute myeloid leukemia 1 gene. See: Runx-1
- Proteome The complete set of proteins expressed and modified following their expression by the genome. The term…
- Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis Scarring throughout the lungs without an identifiable cause. See: Pulmonary fibrosis
- Myxoma A benign tumor composed of primitive connective tissue. The plural is myxomas or myxomata
- Intrauterine growth restriction The growth of the fetus is abnormally slow. When born, the baby appears too small, considering its' dates…
- Vaccine, inactivated polio See: Polio vaccine, inactivated
- Pain, shingles Shingles: Localized pain in the area of involvement of shingles. When such pain persists beyond one month it…
- Tamponade, cardiac A life-threatening situation in which there is such a large amount of fluid (usually blood) inside the…