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).
Contig map
A map depicting the relative order of a linked library of small overlapping clones representing a complete chromosome segment. A contig is a chromosome map showing the locations of those regions of a chromosome where contiguous DNA…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Otoscope Instrument for looking in the ear. Today, otoscopic or ophthalmoscopic heads can usually be attached to the…
- Varicella immunization See Chickenpox immunization
- Disorder, autoimmune See Autoimmune disease
- Bone, endochondral Any bone that develops in and replaces cartilage. The cartilage is partially or entirely destroyed by the…
- Little lady of Flores The first skeleton, that of a diminuitive female, found on the Indonesian island of Flores belonging to a new…
- Body surface area BSA. The total suface area of the human body. The BSA is used in many measurements in medicine, including the…
- Syndrome, trisomy 18 There are three instead of the normal two chromosomes #18. Children with this condition have multiple…
- Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon Abbreviated PAH. A hydrocarbon (a molecule made up of hydrogen and carbon) containing two or more closed…
- Disease, lipid storage A series of disorders due to inborn errors in lipid metabolism resulting in the abnormal accumulation of…
- Wet market A live animal market, a common sight in many areas of the world and a source of influenza viruses and other…
- Morton's syndrome A syndrome characterized by a shortened first metatarsal (foot) bone that results in excessive force on the…
- Bradypnea (Pronounced brad-ip-nea.) Abnormally slow breathing. A respiratory rate that is too slow. The normal rate of…