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).
Telemedicine
The use of medical information exchanged from one site to another via electronic communications for the health and education of the patient or healthcare provider and for the purpose of improving patient care. Telemedicine includes…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Tabes dorsalis Slowly progressive degeneration of the spinal cord that occurs in the tertiary (third) phase of syphilis a…
- RNA, ribosomal A molecular component of a ribosome, the cell's essential protein factory. Ribosomal RNA (rRNA) fabricates…
- Adult respiratory distress syndrome Better known as ARDS. See: ARDS
- Cognitive dysfunction, chemotherapy-related See: Chemobrain
- Prostatitis Prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland, a very common health concern, accounting for up to 25% of…
- Folate Folic acid, one of the B vitamins that is a key factor in the synthesis (the making) of nucleic acid (DNA and…
- Reinnervation Restoration of nerve function after it has been lost. Reinnervation may occur spontaneously or be achieved by…
- Poison ivy Poison ivy: Skin inflammation resulting from contact with oils from the poison ivy vine. Chemicals produced…
- FDA recalls Recalls: The recall of a defective or possibly harmful product by the US Food & Drug Administration (the…
- Adrenal failure A condition in which the adrenal glands do not produce enough of the adrenal hormones that control important…
- Tsutsugamushi disease A mite-borne infectious disease caused by a microorganism, Rickettsia tsutsugamushi, characteristically with…
- Rupture of appendix A break or tear in the appendix, usually due to appendicitis. Also called perforation of the appendix…