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).
Mediterranean Fever
Fever: A inherited disorder of unknown cause featuring short recurring bouts of fever together with pain in the joints, chest or abdomen. Also called Familial Mediterranean Fever (FMF). Between attacks, the patient seems healthy (when FMF…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Aniline A chemical compound implicated, along with o-toluidine, in the causation of bladder cancer. Aniline and…
- Center for Devices & Radiological Health Abbreviated CDRH. Part of the FDA (the US Food & Drug Administration)
- Psoriasis, guttate A type of psoriasis characterized by red, scaly patches of inflamed skin on all parts of the body. It is…
- ALOX5AP Arachidonate 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein. See: FLAP
- Family history The family structure and relationships within the family, including information about diseases in family…
- Nullipara A woman who has never given birth to a child.
- Defect, neural tube A major birth defect caused by abnormal development of the neural tube, the structure present during…
- TGF Transforming growth factor
- Embolism, paradoxical Passage of a clot (thrombus) from a vein to an artery. When clots in veins break off (embolize) , they travel…
- Adenomyomata Plural form of adenomyoma
- Fear of blood An abnormal and persistent fear of blood. Sufferers of this very common phobia dread the sight of their own…
- Dystonia, dopa-responsive (DRD) Dystonia, dopa-responsive (DRD): A condition that typically begins in childhood or adolescence with…