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).
Pneumonectomy
An operation to remove an entire lung or part of a lung
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Weaver-Smith syndrome. See: Weaver syndrome
- Fluctuating rib One of the last two ribs. A rib is said to be 'fluctuating' if it does not attach to the sternum (the breast…
- Turcot syndrome A genetic disease characterized by polyps in the colon (large intestine) in addition to tumors in the brain…
- Shoulder dislocation Displacement of the ball of the shoulder joint (the top rounded portion of the upper arm bone, or humerus)…
- Ambient Surrounding, present on all sides; encompassing. As, the ambient noise is deafening, or the ambient light is…
- Excise To cut out. A laser beam may be used to excise a tumor, much as a scalpel does. The terms excise and resect…
- Uterus, prolapsed A uterus that has moved from its normal position in the abdominal cavity, usually into a lower position…
- Twisted ankle See: Ankle sprain
- Youth violence Violence involving young persons, typically children, adolescents, and young adults between the ages of 10…
- LCHAD deficiency Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) has been found to be associated in some cases with an abnormality of…
- Medicine, Chinese See: Traditional Chinese medicine
- Willis, circle of A cancer of the kidney and one of the most important malignancies in childhood, due to loss or inactivation…