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).
Cyt-
Prefix used in place of cyto- before a vowel. See: Cyto-
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Internal carrier In the drug trade, an individual used to transport internally concealed illicit drugs. Also called a body…
- MST A multiple subpial transection (MST) is a procedure is used to help control seizures that begin in areas of…
- Anfinsen See: Anfinsen, Christian Boehmer, Jr.
- Artery, central retinal The blood vessel that carries blood into the eye and supplies nutrition to the retina. The counterpart to the…
- Depression, major Depression, major: A disease that interferes with the ability to work, sleep, eat, and enjoy once pleasurable…
- Variolation The old practice of inoculating someone with the virus of smallpox to produce immunity to the disease. Lady…
- Juvenile polyposis syndrome See: Juvenile polyposis
- Moscati See: Moscati, St. Joseph
- Tick-borne disease >Babesiosis (a malaria-like infection) >Colorado tick fever (generally in the western US) >Ehrlichiosis >Lyme…
- ALMS1 A gene on chromosome 2p13. Alstrom syndrome is caused by mutation of ALMS1
- Parotitis Inflammation of the parotid glands. A classic feature of mumps.
- Snake antivenin Antibodies created in the blood of a horse or sheep when the animal is injected with snake venom. Antivenin…