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).
Nephrotic syndrome, minimal change
See: Minimal change disease
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Pyoderma gangrenosum An ulcerating condition of the skin leading to hollowed-out areas (ulcers) with heaped-up borders and a…
- Macrocytic 1. Any abnormally large cell. The opposite of macrocytic is microcytic (an abnormally small cell). 2. An…
- Pain, elbow Elbow pain is most often the result of tendinitis, which can affect the inner or outer elbow. Treatment…
- Tok- From the Greek word 'tokos' meaning childbirth, we have toc-, toco-, tok-, and toko- as combining forms, all…
- Geography, medical See: Medical geography
- Spasm A brief, automatic jerking movement. A muscle spasm can be quite painful, with the muscle clenching tightly…
- Aerophagia Swallowing too much air, a common cause of gas in the stomach and belching. Everyone swallows small amounts…
- Hepatic biopsy See: Liver biopsy
- Study, cross-sectional A study done at one time, not over the course of time. A cross-sectional study a disease such as AIDS might…
- Infertility, Y chromosome See: Y chromosome infertility
- Gyri The plural of gyrus
- Epilepsy, juvenile myoclonic A form of epilepsy that occurs between the ages of eight and 26, most commonly in the teenage years. It is…