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).
Corneal dystrophy, map-dot-fingerprint type
A disorder in which the cornea (the normally clear front window of the eye) shows geographic map-like lines, dots (or microcysts), and grayish fingerprint lines on examination with a slit-lamp, a device that focuses a high intensity light…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Congenital anemia 1. Anemia at birth. 2. Synonym for Rh incompatibility
- AIDS Disease due to infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). AIDS is an acronym for Acquired…
- Pregnancy, extrauterine A pregnancy that is not in the usual place and is located outside the inner lining of the uterus. A…
- Prophylaxis A measure taken for the prevention of a disease or condition. For example, dental prophylaxis consists of…
- Pistol-shot pulse See: Pulse, water hammer
- Quasi- Prefix meaning seemingly. As, for example, in quasidominant, seemingly dominant.
- Hippocampus An area buried deep in the forebrain that helps regulate emotion and memory. Functionally, the hippocampus is…
- Suicide prevention Diminishing the risk of suicide. It may not be possible to eliminate entirely the risk of suicide but it is…
- Hyperhidrosis, palmoplantar See: Palmoplantar hyperhidrosis
- David-Stickler syndrome See: Stickler syndrome
- NINR The National Institute of Nursing Research, one of the National Institutes of Health
- Freudian Pertaining to the neurologist, psychiatrist and founder of psychoanalysis Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) or to the…