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).
Cerebral vascular disease
See: Cerebrovascular disease
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Metabolism The whole range of biochemical processes that occur within us (or any living organism). Metabolism consists…
- Ants, fire Originally from S. America. Among the worst insect pests ever to invade the U.S. Red or yellowish ants of…
- Lithotripsy, percutaneous nephro- (PNL) A technique for removing large and/or dense stones and staghorn stones. PNL is done via a port created by…
- Vaginal opening The opening to the muscular canal extending from the cervix to the outside of the body. The word 'vagina' is…
- Fever, five-day Fever, five-day: Also called trench fever, this is a disease borne by body lice that was first recognized in…
- Phlebo- (prefix) Means vein. From the Greek 'phleps', vein, which came from the root 'phlein', to gush or overflow. Appears in…
- Tumor registry Recorded information about the status of patients with tumors. Although a registry was originally the place…
- Vaccinia, congenital See Congenital vaccinia
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease A common illness of infants and children under 10 years old characterized by fever, sores in the mouth, and a…
- Stickler syndrome, type I See: Stickler syndrome
- Xerophthalmia Dry eyes. Xerophthalmia can be associated with systemic diseases such as Sjogren' s syndrome, systemic lupus…
- Ovarian pregnancy An abnormal pregnancy that takes place within the ovary itself due to the development of a fertilized ovum…