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).
Sir Charles Bell
See: Bell, Charles
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Placenta, supernumerary A succenturiate or accessory placenta
- Fear of crossing streets Abnormal and persistent fear of crossing streets, highways and other thoroughfares; fear of thoroughfares…
- Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy A disorder evident at birth characterized by muscle weakness, contractures of multiple joints, and…
- Nitrous oxide (laughing gas) A gas that can cause general anesthesia. Nitrous oxide is sometimes given in the company of other anesthetic…
- Association 1. In dysmorphology (the study of birth defects), the nonrandom occurrence in two or more individuals of a…
- Acute myocardial infarction A heart attack. The term 'myocardial infarction' focuses on the heart muscle, which is called the…
- Test, Brazelton A widely used test of the newborn baby as to their neurologic status and developmental progress. The…
- Gland, endocrine See: Endocrine gland
- Disk, intervertebral See: Intervertebral disk
- Heterosexual A person sexually attracted to persons of the opposite sex. Or a person who has sexual relations with the…
- Thymus and parathyroids, hypoplasia of See: DiGeorge syndrome
- Disease, fifth See Gaucher disease, type 1.