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).
Therapy, interpersonal
See: Interpersonal therapy
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Membrane attack complex Abbreviated MAC. An abnormal activation of the complement (protein) portion of the blood, forming a cascade…
- Compartment syndrome A condition in which there is swelling and an increase in pressure within a limited space (a compartment)…
- Amebic dysentery Dysentery (inflammation of the intestine) with ulcers in the colon due to infection with an ameba (Entamoeba…
- Mesoderm One of the three primary germ cell layers -- the other two are the ectoderm and endoderm -- in the very early…
- Arcuate nucleus A collection of neurons (nerve cells) in the hypothalamus of the brain. Some arcuate neurons contain dopamine…
- Growth hormone A hormone made in the pituitary gland that stimulates the release of another hormone called somatomedin by…
- Health As officially defined by the World Health Organization, a state of complete physical, mental, and social…
- Baby blues A common temporary psychological state right after childbirth when a new mother may have sudden mood swings…
- Eyelid myokymia Fine continuous contractions of the eyelid muscle, typically involving one of the lower eyelids, less often…
- Nitrogen narcosis A condition similar to intoxication with alcohol with euphoria, loss of balance and manual dexterity…
- Nirenberg , Marshall W. (b. 1927) American biochemist who shared the 1968 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his work in…
- Pressure, intraocular The pressure created by the continual renewal of fluids within the eye. The intraocular pressure is increased…