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).
Hysterectomy, total
Hysterectomy, total: Complete surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Also called a complete hysterectomy
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- EMG syndrome The exomphalos-macroglossia-gigantism syndrome. See: Beckwith-Wiedemann syndrome
- Imprinting, psychological A remarkable genetic phenomenon that occurs in animals, and theoretically humans, in the first hours of life…
- Cerebrospinal fluid CSF. A watery fluid, continuously produced and absorbed, which flows in the ventricles (cavities) within the…
- Syndrome, burning mouth An intense burning sensation on the tongue, often at the tip of the tongue. The burning mouth syndrome tends…
- Gerstmann-Straussler syndrome See: Gerstmann-Sträussler-Scheinker syndrome
- WM Abbreviation for 'white male' used by doctors as shorthand when jotting down the results of their physical…
- Dystonia, oromandibular Oromandibular dystonia affects the muscles of the jaw, lips, and tongue. The jaw may be pulled either open or…
- C6 (cervical vertebra) The sixth cervical (neck) vertebra from the top. The next-to-last of the seven cervical vertebrae
- Sclera The tough white outer coat over the eyeball that covers approximately the posterior five-sixths of its…
- Y (in genetics) The Y chromosome, the sex chromosome found in normal males, together with an X chromosome
- TXA2 Thromboxane A2, the active form of thromboxane
- Intraocular tension The pressure within the eye. See: Intraocular pressure