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).
Vesicles
In dermatology, vesicles are small blisters, most often on the skin. Vesicles also can crop up on the mucous membranes, such as the buccal mucosa (the lining of the mouth). In anatomy, a vesicle is any small pouch. The word vesicle comes…
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Tuber A lump or bump. The backward protrusion of the heel is called the tuber calcanei or, alternatively, the…
- Fecal occult blood test Fecal occult blood test: A test to check for hidden blood in the feces. Fecal refers to stool. Occult means…
- Involuntary smoking The involuntary inhaling of environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) by someone who is not smoking. See: ETS
- Plasmapheresis A procedure designed to deplete the body of blood plasma (the liquid part of the blood) without depleting the…
- Dioscorides Dioscorides of Anazarbus. First century Greek physician, botanist and pharmacologist whose encyclopedia of…
- Cat scratch fever A bacterial infection due to a cat scratch seen most often today in people with HIV. The disease…
- Galactorrhea The spontaneous flow of milk from the nipple at any time other than during nursing. Galactorrhea can be due…
- Syndrome, sicca An autoimmune diseases, also known as Sjogren syndrome, that classically combines dry eyes, dry mouth, and…
- Frankenfood Perjorative term for genetically modified food whether it be derived from genetically engineered plants or…
- Chiropractor Someone who practices chiropractic. Chiropractic defined as a system of diagnosis and treatment that is based…
- Rosacea keratitis A condition affecting the eyes in about half of all cases of rosacea. It is characterized by burning and…
- Valdecoxib Valdecoxib: Generic name of a cox-2 inhibitor. See: Bextra.