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).
Paterson-Kelly syndrome
See: Plummer-Vinson syndrome
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Minot-Von Willebrand disease See: Von Willebrand disease
- Passive-aggressive Pertaining to behavior in which feelings of aggression are expressed in passive ways as, for example, by…
- Sebum An oily secretion of the sebaceous gland which helps to preserve the flexibility of the hair
- Off-pump surgery A technique for heart surgery designed to avoid use of the heart-lung machine. The technique permits surgery…
- LaMontagne See: La Montagne, John
- Disease, exaggerated startle A genetic disorder also known as hyperexplexia in which babies have an exaggerated startle reflex (reaction)…
- Roundworm A type of parasitic worm that hatches in the intestines and lives there. The eggs of the roundworm usually…
- Viral myocarditis See: Myocarditis, viral
- Mb Megabase
- Femoral artery A large artery that starts in the lower abdomen and goes down into the thigh The femoral artery starts as a…
- Mule In the drug trade, a person who transports a drug by internally concealing it. Also called a body packer…
- Bacteriocidal The science and study of bacteria and their relation to medicine and to other areas such as agriculture…