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).
Pediatric end stage liver disease
See: PELD
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Serratus magnus One of the serratus muscles of the back and thorax. The serratus magnus originates from the lateral aspect…
- Cerebral vascular See: Cerebrovascular
- Triskaidekaphobia Fear of the number 13. Written reference to this fear dates to the late 1800s. The term triskaidekaphobia…
- Avery, Oswald Theodore (1877-1955) Distinguished Canadian-American bacteriologist and research physician and one of the founders of…
- Tick, Rocky Mountain wood See Rocky Mountain wood tick
- Organ A relatively independent part of the body that carries out one or more special functions. The organs of the…
- FBLN3 The gene encoding the protein known as fibulin 3. See: Fibulin 3
- Interstice A small space between things, especially between things that are usually closely spaced, such as cells…
- Dexfenfluramine A weight loss drug, in a class of drugs called anorectics which decrease appetite. This drug, sold in the US…
- Post-menopausal See: Postmenopausal
- Diverticula The plural of diverticulum. As a person ages, pressure within the large intestine (colon) causes pockets of…
- Erosion An erosion is an eating away of a surface. ('Erodere' in Latin means to eat out.) For example, a skin erosion…