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).
Diagnosis, retrospective
See: Retrodiagnosis
Read the definitionRandom terms
Show more- Phospholipase An enzyme that catalyzes the splitting of a phospholipid molecule by the addition of water. Also called a…
- Lens, ocular In a microscope, the lens closest to the eye is termed the ocular (the eyepiece) whereas the objective (also…
- Syndrome, tarsal tunnel See Tarsal tunnel syndrome
- Stop codon A set of three adjacent bases in the DNA or their complementary bases in messenger RNA that specifies the end…
- Balloon tamponade A procedure in which a balloon is inflated within the esophagus or stomach to apply pressure on bleeding…
- Niacin for high cholesterol Niacin or nicotinic acid, one of the water-soluble B vitamins, given to lower cholesterol. Nicotinic acid…
- Biopsy, breast See: Breast biopsy
- Thiamine Vitamin B1. Thiamine (vitamin B1) acts as a coenzyme in the metabolism of the body. Deficiency of thiamine…
- APS (autoimmune polyglandular syndrome) A genetic autoimmune disease with an extraordinary array of clinical features but characterized most often by…
- Emetic Something that causes emesis, that makes you want to vomit. For example, ipecac is an emetic. From the Greek…
- Ankylosis Stiffness or, more often, fusion of a joint. From the Greek ankylsis, meaning stiffening of a joint
- Empirical midwife A midwife who has entered the profession as an apprentice to a practicing midwife rather than attending a…