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).
Fong disease
See Nail-patella syndrome
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Globus A word straight from the Latin, meaning (not unexpectedly) a globe or sphere. The word 'globus' is used in a…
- Mutation, hereditary Mutation, hereditary: A heritable change in the DNA of a gene or chromosome in a cell destined to become an…
- Midwife, certified nurse See: Certified nurse-midwife
- Syndemic A set of linked health problems involving two or more afflictions, interacting synergistically, and…
- VCUG Voiding cystourethrography. Or voiding cystourethrogram
- Advance directives These directives pertain to treatment preferences and the designation of a surrogate decision-maker in the…
- Palsy, Bell's Paralysis of the facial nerve, the nerve that supplies the facial muscles on one side of the face. The cause…
- Gas exchange The primary function of the lungs involving the transfer of oxygen from inhaled air into the blood and the…
- Virus, JC JC virus
- Spectrophotometer A device which measures the amount of ultraviolet light absorbed by a substance. For example, vitamin A…
- Enteral nutrition Pertaining to the small intestine. Also called (less often) enteral.
- Exon The region of a gene that contains the code for producing protein. Each exon codes for a specific portion of…