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).
Fear of cats
An abnormal and persistent fear of cats which produces an undue anxiety reaction even though sufferers realize their fear is irrational. Sufferers of this phobia may fear not only the scratch or bite of a cat, but also the 'evil mystique'…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Whitmore's disease An infectious illness, also called melioidosis, that is most frequent in Southeast Asia and Northern…
- HMS1 Homosexuality 1. An alleged gene for human male homosexuality. See: Gay gene
- Cyanotic Showing cyanosis (bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to not enough oxygen in the…
- ANLL Acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, More commonly called acute myeloid leukemia (AML). A quickly progressive…
- Deglutition The act of swallowing, particularly the swallowing of food. The muscles of deglutition are the muscles…
- Nude mouse A mutant mouse said to be nude because it is hairless due to the presence two copies of the gene 'nu' (for…
- Explant 1. The original meaning: to transfer tissue from the body and place it in a culture medium for growth; and…
- Endometrioma Part of the condition known as endometriosis. Endometrioma is a type of cyst formed when endometrial tissue…
- Tophi The plural of tophus
- Adenomyosis Pronounced a-den-o- mi-o-sis, this is a common benign condition of the uterus in which the endometrium (the…
- Dystonia, writer's cramp A dystonia that affects the muscles of the hand and sometimes the forearm and only occurs during handwriting…
- Fear of joy An abnormal, excessive, and persistent fear of experiencing joy or pleasure. Sufferers with this most…