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).
Makeup, permanent
See: Permanent makeup
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Migraine, ocular Migraine involving the eyes, with or without headache. Ocular migraines usually affect only one eye at a…
- Lindane An organochlorine pesticide and nerve poison. Also a suspected carcinogen (cancer-causing agent). Although…
- Compulsive shopping An obsession with shopping that significantly interferes with the functioning of the individual. The signs…
- Mineral requirements, infant Minerals (calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, iron, iodine, copper and zinc) and trace elements (manganese…
- Tropical oil Coconut, palm kernel or palm oil. Like all fats and oils, these three oils contain various types of fatty…
- Perichondrial To do with the perichondrium, a dense membrane composed of fibrous connective tissue that closely wraps all…
- Locoregional metastasis Metastasis (spread) of a cancer only within the region in which it arose. In contrast to systemic metastasis
- Laryngeal papilloma A warty growth in the larynx, usually on the vocal cords. Persistent hoarseness is a common symptom. NTER>…
- Dipsophobia An abnormal and persistent fear of drinking alcohol. Sufferers of dipsophobia experience undue anxiety about…
- Hemangioma, capillary A type of hemangioma (a benign tumor formed by a collection of excess blood vessels) that is composed almost…
- Debulk To remove part of the bulk, usually of a tumor or dead tissue. Debulking may be done by surgery, irradiation…
- Left ventricular assist device See: Ventricular assist device