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).
Adiponectin
A protein hormone produced and secreted exclusively by adipocytes (fat cells) that regulates the metabolism of lipids and glucose. Adiponectin influences the body's response to insulin. Adiponectin also has antiinflammatory effects on the…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Abstinence, periodic Also known as fertility awareness, natural family planning, and the rhythm method, this approach entails not…
- Mus musculus genome All of the genetic information contained in Mus musculus, the laboratory mouse. The genomes of particular…
- Lancet See: Lancing device.
- Pericardial Referring to the pericardium, the sac of fibrous tissue that surrounds the heart. The inner surface of the…
- Keratoplasty Corneal transplant.
- SDF-1 An intensely itchy rash due to contact with the tiny thimble jellyfish (Linuche unguiculata). These jellyfish…
- Code, hospital While there is no formal definition for a 'Code,' doctors often use the term as slang to refer to a patient…
- Progressive Increasing in scope or severity. Advancing. Going forward. In medicine, a disease that is progressive is…
- Pulmonary edema Fluid in the lungs.
- Heterozygous Possessing two different forms of a particular gene, one inherited from each parent. A person who is…
- MAC To soften tissues after death by soaking and by enzymatic digestion, as occurs with a stillborn. The word…
- Calculus 1. A stone within the body, such as a stone in the urinary tract. 2. The calcium salt deposits on the teeth…