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).
Dermopathy, diabetic
See: Diabetic dermopathy
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Goose bump A temporary local change in the skin when it becomes rougher due to erection of little muscles, as from cold…
- Transplant The grafting of a tissue from one place to another, just as in botany a bud from one plant might be grafted…
- Anemia, Cooley's Anemia, Cooley's: Better known today as thalassemia (or as beta thalassemia or thalassemia major). The…
- Perinatal transmission Transmission of a disease-causing agent (a pathogen) from mother to baby during the perinatal period, the…
- Drip In medical usage, a drip is not a dull, unattractive person but a device for administering a fluid…
- Warburg apparatus A device used in biochemistry for measuring breathing (respiration) by tissues. Tissue slices are enclosed in…
- Breast fibroadenoma A common benign (not malignant) tumor of the breast. Usually called simply a fibroadenoma. For more…
- Fat, trans An unhealthy substance, also known as trans fatty acid, made through the chemical process of hydrogenation of…
- Prothrombin mutation 20210A See: Prothrombin mutation G20210A
- Extrapyramidal side effects Physical symptoms, including tremor, slurred speech, akathisia, dystonia, anxiety, distress, paranoia, and…
- Bruise A bruise or 'contusion' is an traumatic injury of the soft tissues which results in breakage of the local…
- Disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD) Any disorder that persistently obstructs bronchial airflow. COPD mainly involves two related diseases --…