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).
Endometrial hyperplasia
A condition characterized by overgrowth of the lining of the uterus. Hyperplasia means overgrowth. The endometrium is the inner layer of the uterus
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Aluminum poisoning See: Aluminum
- Pericardial tamponade A life-threatening situation in which there is such a large amount of fluid (usually blood) inside the…
- Spongiform encephalopathy and cerebral amyloidosis See: Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker syndrome
- E2F3 E2F transcription factor 3. E2F3 is a gene on chromosome 6p22 that is a member of the E2F family of…
- Step protocol See: Step therapy
- Wing bone See: SAD.
- Legionella The bacterium that causes Legionnaires' disease. This disease is due specifically to the bacterium Legionella…
- Preoperative care Care given before surgery when physical and psychological preparations are made for the operation, according…
- Migraine headache Migraine headache: The most common type of vascular headache involving abnormal sensitivity of arteries in…
- School, first American medical See: First American medical school
- Ergonomics The science of making things fit people instead of asking people to fit things. Ergonomics uses knowledge…
- Pancreas, artificial A machine that constantly measures glucose (sugar) in the blood and, in response to an elevated level of…