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).
Synaesthesia
See: Synesthesia
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- House officer A resident physician and surgeon of a hospital (the 'house') who is receives further training, usually in a…
- Bile sludge A mixture of microscopic particulate matter in bile that occurs when particles of material precipitate from…
- Thermostat A device that monitors temperature and automatically maintains it at certain levels. In a human, a tiny part…
- Respiratory therapy Exercises and treatments designed to help patients maintain and recover lung function, such as with cystic…
- Stickler-Wagner syndrome See: Stickler syndrome
- Mycobacterium leprae The bacillus responsible for leprosy (Hansen disease). Mycobacterium leprae is an obligate parasite that has…
- Straightjacket See: Straitjacket
- Fever, undulant An infectious disease due to the bacteria Brucella that characteristically causes rising and falling fevers…
- PARK1 Familial Parkinson disease type 3
- Meniscus, lateral knee The word 'meniscus' refers to a crescent-shaped structure. The lateral meniscus of the knee is a thickened…
- Clinical research trials Clinical research trials: Trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of medications or medical devices…
- Vesicoenteric Pertaining to both the urinary bladder and intestine or to a communication between them, as in a…