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).
Genome, Vibrio cholerae
The genome of the bacterium that causes cholera. This genome contains over 4 million bases in its DNA including the sequences for nearly 4,000 genes. The Vibrio cholerae genome is remarkable in that it is arranged in two circular…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Genome, Yersinia pestis See: Plague bacterium genome
- Brain tumor El ODYvAlign=top bgColor=#cccccc colSpan=2> vAlign=top width='100%' bgColor=#ffffff>Our Brain tumor Main…
- Reflux The term used when liquid backs up into the esophagus from the stomach
- Epidemiology, clinical Epidemiology focused specifically upon patients. Epidemiology is the study of populations in order to…
- Stem cell, sperm See: Sperm stem cell
- Disease, Hirschsprung A congenital abnormality (birth defect) of the bowel in which there is absence of the ganglia (nerves) in the…
- Cardiac muscle A type of muscle with unique features only found in the heart. The cardiac muscle is the muscle of the heart…
- Morton's foot See: Morton's neuroma
- Fong disease See Nail-patella syndrome
- First stage of labor The part of labor when the cervix dilates fully (to 10 centimeters). The first stage of labor is also called…
- Bias 1. When a point of view prevents impartial judgment on issues relating to the subject of that point of view…
- Heart, artificial A manmade heart. An artificial heart was temporarily implanted in 1969 by Denton Cooley in Houston, Texas…